Daryl Clinton Back, age 72, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at UK-King’s Daughter Healthcare in Ashland, Kentucky.
He was born Saturday, January 17, 1953, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Kenneth and Nanita McGlone Back.
Daryl was of the Baptist Faith and attended Kiser Branch Old Regular Baptist Church in Grahn, Kentucky, as long as he was able. He was a life long truck driver and enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, riding horses, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Kelli Back; one uncle, Luke Back, whom he cherished as a friend and father figure; many more cherished aunts and uncles; one brother-in-law and special friend, Jesse Binion and special friend, Mike Knipp.
Daryl is survived by his companion of 34 years, Patricia Lynn Conn; one daughter, Christi (Nick) Padden; two grandchildren, Hudson Padden, Hayes Padden; two sisters, Brenda Binion, Debbie (Greg) DeHart all of Olive Hill, Kentucky; special nieces, Jessica Binion, Amy (Wayne) Russell; great-niece, Addie Russell; great- nephew, Gabe Russell; a special aunt, Earlene Gillispie; the mother of his children, Priscilla Porter Thompson; special life long friends, Ernie DeBord, Freddie Davis, Wayne Logan, and many other close friends, along with aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Eddie Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Garvin Ridge Cemetery, Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 11:30 a.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Joe Gillispie, Gary Gillispie, Wayne Russell, Gabe Russell, John Harper, Mark Back, Wayne Logan and Nick Padden will serve as pallbearers.
Greg DeHart, Elbert Cole, Ernie DeBord, Holly Conn, Freddie Davis and Donnie Conn will serve as honorary pallbearers.
