Dale Anton Back

Dale Anton Back, age 78 of Springville, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Patriot Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

Dale was born in Sacramento, CA, on September 23, 1947, to the late George Anton Back, and the late Ruth Ann Jefferson Back.

He served as a Technical Sergeant for the U.S. Air Force from December 1974 until December 1994, where he provided support for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991.

Dale was a member of both the American Legion and AMVETS. He was a fan of the Tennessee Vols, Dallas Cowboys, and St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, watching golf, and spending time with his cat.

He is survived by three children, Jeff (Shelly) Back of Springville, TN, and John (Michele) Back of Jackson, TN, and Tracy Mayer Westerman of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren, Justin Back, Baileigh Buxton, O’Reilly Back, Falone Renee Williams, Samantha Williams, and Justin Williams.

In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley Dean Back, and Billy Back.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. His remains are to be cremated. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home with Chad Kennedy officiating.

Burial of remains will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.