Backus Funeral Home

Backus Funeral Home Backus Funeral Home was founded in 1973 by Rev. Dr. Vandroth Backus, a 1947 graduate of the Renouard School of Embalming.

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. John Miller who ascended to e...
01/26/2026

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. John Miller who ascended to eternal life on January 25, 2026 in Florence, SC.

Professional Services are entrusted to Backus Funeral Home.Please keep the Miller family in your thoughts and prayers.

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. Pat Raucci who ascended to et...
01/03/2026

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. Pat Raucci who ascended to eternal life on January 3, 2026 in Florence, SC.

Professional Services are entrusted to Backus Funeral Home.Please keep the Raucci family in your thoughts and prayers.

The holiday season can be especially difficult for those who have lost a loved one. While this time of year is meant to ...
12/23/2025

The holiday season can be especially difficult for those who have lost a loved one. While this time of year is meant to reflect joy and celebration, it can also bring a deeper awareness of absence and grief.

Please know that you are not alone. We pray that God's presence brings you comfort, peace, and strength during this season. May His love surround you and your family, and may the cherished memories of your loved one be a source of solace.

The management and staff of Backus Funeral Home are here for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we send you our love.

12/12/2025

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. Willie A. Haynesworth who ascended to eternal life on December 2,2025 in Florence, SC.

Services For Mr. Willie A. Haynesworth

No public viewing on Thursday , December 11,2025

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025. At 12:00 pm at New Beginnings Christian Outreach Ministries 914 Dixie Street Florence, SC 29501

Celebration of Life
Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm
New Beginnings Christian Outreach Ministries
914 Dixie Street
Florence, SC 29501

Professional Services are entrusted to Backus Funeral Home.Please keep the Haynesworth family in your thoughts and prayers.

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Ms.Olivia Waters who ascended to ...
12/01/2025

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Ms.
Olivia Waters who ascended to eternal life on November 29, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Backus Funeral Home Memorial Chapel from 11:00am until 5:00pm

The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am at Southern Calvary Baptist Church

Professional Services are entrusted to Backus Funeral Home.Please keep the Waters family in your thoughts and prayers.

John W. HenryOctober 4, 1948 - November 1, 2025With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce t...
11/03/2025

John W. Henry
October 4, 1948 - November 1, 2025

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr.
John W. Henry 77, who ascended to eternal life on November 1, 2025, from Lake City, South Carolina.

A Hour of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00p.m. At the Backus Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.

Professional Services are entrusted to Backus Funeral Home LLC. Please keep the Henry family in your thoughts and prayers.

Professional services have been entrusted to Backus Funeral LLC.
10/25/2025

Professional services have been entrusted to Backus Funeral LLC.

With heartfelt sympathy we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. Kainon McKissick 15, who ascen...
10/25/2025

With heartfelt sympathy we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. Kainon McKissick 15, who ascended to eternal life on October 13, 2025, from Lake City, South Carolina.

Professional Services are entrusted to Backus Funeral Home LLC. Please keep the McKissick, Salters, and Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.

The Celebration of Life For Mr. Phillip Lemmon Jr. will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Twelve noon at The Grea...
08/24/2025

The Celebration of Life For Mr. Phillip Lemmon Jr. will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Twelve noon at The Greater Bethel AME Church 308 W. Main Street Kingstree, SC 29556. Interment will follow at White Oak Cemetery 3313 White Oak Road Cades, South Carolina.

08/23/2025

With deepest sorrow we at Backus Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Mr. Phillip Lemmon, Jr., 49, of Kingstree ,SC.
All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Backus Funeral Home LLC.

Please Keep the Lemmon Family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. Cleveland Commander , who asc...
08/20/2025

With heartfelt sympathy, we at Backus
Funeral Home sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. Cleveland Commander , who ascended to eternal life on August 14, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Professional Services are entrusted to Backus Funeral Home LLC. Please keep the Commander family in your prayers.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00 am at Unionville AME Church
Mayesville, South Carolina

Internment following in the Unionville AME CHURCH Cemetery

Address

450 N Dargan Street
Florence, SC
29506

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18436620539

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