Born in Jeremiah, Ky., he was the son of Dawson and Virginia (Hampton) Back.
He was a retired counseling psychologist for the Veterans Administration, retiring in 1995. He earned a bachelor of education from Morehead University in Kentucky, a master's degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky, and a doctorate in education from Indiana University. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Springville.
He married Donna Wengert on June 10, 1961 in Glen Berne, Md. She survives.
Also surviving are a son, Darren Back, Greencastle; daughter Dawn Andrus, Avon; sister Lois Annette Caldwell, Goosecreek, N.C.; brothers Dean Back, Nashville, Ind., and Ted Back, Lawrence; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service is set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, Springville, Ind., with Bro. Kenny Ames officiating.
Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home, Bedford, is handling arrangements.

