Warner Robins – Johnny Lee Back, 89, of Warner Robins passed away April 9, 2021. Johnny was born to parents Leland and Willie (Clark) Back, Whiteside, Tennessee on April 25, 1931. He called Chattanooga Tennessee home.
Johnny proudly served his country in the Navy from June 15, 1950 until March 30, 1954 on the CV-43 USS Coral Sea. He had various jobs throughout the years and retired from Robins Air Force Base as an Electronic Technician. Johnny was loved by many with his infectious smile, soft voice, and sweet, kind spirit. He was Pentecostal.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents: Leland and Willie, brothers: Earl and James Back; and grandson: Ian Thomason.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 39 years- Darlene Joiner Back; beloved sister: Bessie Golden of Virginia Beach, VA; brother: William Back (Jan) of Petaluma, CA; children: Clifton Back (Donna) of Winston, GA; Nancy Back of Villa Rica, GA; Diana Thomason (Greg) of Dallas, GA; Alyce Bahtya-Earl (Mike) of Blairsville, GA; 7 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren and many cherished nieces and nephews.
Mr. Back will be laid to rest in Georgia Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA. Graveside services will be private.
Sincerest thanks to Dr. Shekarappa, Felicia Hughes (Heart of Georgia Hospice), Melissa Raudenbush and Karen Warner (Karen’s Caregivers), Jim and Teresa Norvelle, Pam Gay, Fay Ray, and Julie and Jerry Oberlin.
With honor, Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.