Obituary of Charles A. Back

Bedford — Charles Aubrey Back, 81, died September 16, 2019 at the Community Hospice of Texas – Fort Worth following a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 59 years, Corena Sue (Blodgett) Back; his daughters, Susan Back and Lisa Schappel, his son, Charles Back; 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and many close friends.

Born in Muskogee, OK and raised in Angleton, TX, the son of Harvey and Thelma (Roby)  Back.  Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jack.

Mr. Back was the President of the Student Body at Angleton High School and a captain of the football team. After graduating from Angleton High School in 1956, he attended the University of Texas. He met his wife, Corena Sue Blodgett, in 1959 and they were married in 1960 at Shady Grove Church. In 1960, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he was a Military Policeman, Sargent, stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base, retiring in 1966.  Mr. Back served an additional 2 years in the Air Force Reserves.

After serving with the Air Force, Mr. Back started a career as a Real Estate agent, then as an Insurance agent, and then as a Mortgage Loan officer rising to the position of President at the Glen Justice Mortgage Company. Mr. Back was in the Mortgage Loan industry for over 40 years.  Culminating his career as a top salesman at Grubbs Nissan of Bedford, TX.

He was a member of White Chapel United Methodist Church. Past member of American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce of Grapevine, TX.

Funeral services and reception will be held at Forest Ridge Funeral Memorial Park Chapel in North Richland Hills on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 2 pm., Viewing will be held on Thursday September 19, 3 - 5 pm