Rev. Roy Carl Backus

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Fruland Funeral Home

Posted events

January 23, 2026

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Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

1015 Winthrop Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

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Funeral service

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

1015 Winthrop Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

Fruland Funeral Home

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January 23, 2026

Fruland Funeral Home

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January 23, 2026

Rev. Roy Backus Obituary

Reverend Dr. Roy Carl BackusAge 76, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his residence.Born December 29, 1949 in Strawn, TX, Roy was a proud Texas native and graduated from Arlington Highschool in ‘68. He continued his education at Howard... Read Rev. Roy Backus's Obituary