Clifford T. Backmann

Clifford T. Backmann, 56, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. He was born on April 25, 1953 in Long Island, NY to parents, Thomas and Mary Backmann. Mr. Backmann was a superintendent in the commercial construction business and was an avid reader and Civil War buff. He was a Gator fan and loved dogs and classical music. Mr. Backmann will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers, Richard and Kenneth Backmann. Survivors include his son, Ryan Backmann (Valerie) of Jacksonville, FL; loving wife, Jane Tuttle of Green Cove Springs, FL; brother, Gerard Backmann of Keystone Heights, FL; sister, Lorraine Roe of Jacksonville, FL and several nieces, cousins and a ton of friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 24, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Clay County Humane Society at www.clayhumane.org or the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer research at www.cancer.org. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.