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James Backstrom Obituary
Mr. James W. Backstrom, 63 passed away January 3, 2006, in Gautier, MS.
Born August 29, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of Carolyn M. Backstrom and the late James Walton Backstrom. He was a member of the Martin Bluff Baptist Church (Gautier, MS). A partner at the Denham, Backstrom, O'Barr and Hollingsworth law firm in Ocean Springs, Backstrom practiced law since graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1967 including ten years as Circuit Court Judge for Jackson, George, and Greene Counties until 2002. Backstrom also served on the Mississippi Board of Bar Commissioners and the Bar Complaint Tribunal. He also served as Chairman of the American Red Cross for George County, was a member of the Gautier Rotary Club and was a member of many other civic organizations.
Survivors include his wife, Anita K. Backstrom, his mother, Carolyn M. Backstrom, three sons, John W. Backstrom, Sidney A. Backstrom, and David T. Backstrom; five grandchildren, Kyle Backstrom, Jayne Backstrom, Drew Backstrom, Kaley Backstrom, and Seth Backstrom; and countless friends, family members, neighbors and colleagues.
A visitation will be held at O'Bryant O'Keefe funeral home in Pascagoula, MS on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 6:00 -8:00 P.M. A visitation and funeral services will be held the following day, Saturday, January 7, 2006, with the visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M. and the funeral services at 2:00 P.M., at the First Baptist Church, Leakesville, MS. Interment will follow at McLeod-Magnolia Cemetery. For those interested in sending flowers, the family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Martin Bluff Baptist Church Building Fund or the charity of their choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Backstrom
Tina Russell
January 3, 2007
We all miss you, Judge. Even now. I hope your family can find peace today and remember all the happy things I am sure your life held.
Conrad & Susan Clark
January 16, 2006
Anita; We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We are thinking of you and your family and pray for your peace.
Darla and Donald Steinborn
January 6, 2006
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
TERRY MILLER
January 6, 2006
YOUR FAMILY HAS MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS.
Martha O'Connor
January 6, 2006
I have been privileged to have worked with Judge Backstrom when he was with Bryan, Nelson, then when he was a Judge and most recently as a private attorney. He was a very intelligent man and I truly admired him. As Supervisor of the Jackson County Chancery Court Dept. I can honestly say he will be greatly missed.
Myrna Dennis
January 6, 2006
Jim will be greatly missed. I have enjoyed knowing and working with him in the court. May God bless you all and our prayers are with you.
Phyllis Ramsay
January 6, 2006
Judge Backstrom was very proud of his grandson who played on my son, Coach Randy Haarala's baseball team. He came to see him play on many occasions and was very supportive of him.
Sarah Westbrook
January 6, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
The staff of Scruggs Law Firm
January 6, 2006
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
CHET
January 6, 2006
I was taken back to hear the news.
I first served the two of you about 12 years ago at LB's Steakhouse at the Grand Casino. You became regulars, you became my call party, and you both became my friends. I will definitly miss "Judges'" courteous smile and constant positive attitude. Mrs.Anita, my personal condolenses to you and your family.
sherri and amanda johnson
January 6, 2006
to a good friend and wonderful man who will be sadly missed.
Dustin Thomas
January 6, 2006
Judge Backstrom was a great friend and mentor for me. He was a true gentleman and a brilliant jurist and lawyer. We will miss him tremendously.
Dustin Thomas
Denham, Backstrom, O'Barr & Hollingsworth
Pat Zachary
January 6, 2006
Sorry for your loss. Judge Backstrom will be missed by many outside Jackson and Green Counties. Sincerely, Pat Zachary, Zachary and Leggett Attorneys, Hattiesburg, Ms.
The Staff of O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home
January 6, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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