William Backus Jr.

William Eugene Backus Jr., 85, a retired United States Marine Corps captain and widower of Eva Nell Backus of Beaufort, died Friday, March 3, 2017, in Gainesville, Fla.

Visitation is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory.

Funeral services are at noon Friday at the funeral home with burial in Beaufort National Cemetery with full military honors.

Donations be made to help a local veteran.

This story was originally published March 6, 2017 at 2:24 PM with the headline "William Backus Jr.."