Webster Schroeder High School Football Player James Backus Is Survived By His Parents, James And Britany, And His Two Siblings!
A young soul gone too soon.
December 3, 2026
This article was last updated by Rohit Maharjan on December 3, 2026
James Backus, a 14‑year‑old from Webster, New York, tragically passed away on November 24, 2026, leaving his family, friends, and school community in deep mourning.
At this time, the cause of his passing has not been disclosed publicly.
The Entire Webster Community is Mourning the Heartbreaking Loss of James Backus!
Born on July 28, 2011, James Backus was a passionate young athlete who excelled in sports, remembered for his energy, teamwork, and dedication.
A , he played football for the Warriors, wearing jersey number 9.
Beyond sports, he was an active member of his school community. He was known for his dedication to his studies and his active involvement in extracurricular activities.
James Backus’ passing has left a profound void in the hearts of his family, friends, and community.
He leaves behind his loving parents, and , and his two sisters, and another sister, who will forever cherish his memory.
In a heartfelt gesture of unity and remembrance, neighbors across Webster have begun illuminating their homes with blue lights to honor the life of James Backus and support his grieving family.
One neighbor shared,
Our neighborhood is displaying blue lights on our houses to support our friends and neighbors, the Backus family during this difficult time… Let’s make Webster blue to show our support!
There is a GoFundMe campaign organized by family friend Becky Rondo entitled “.”
The main purpose of this fundraiser is to help ease the financial burden faced by James and Britany Backus following the heartbreaking loss of their 14‑year‑old son.
The campaign seeks to support funeral expenses and offer comfort to the family as they navigate this difficult time.
A celebration of life for James Backus will be held on December 6, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Northridge Church, located at 780 Salt Road in Webster, New York.
The service will begin promptly at 3 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to plan due to expected heavy traffic and limited seating.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to James Backus’ family, friends, and well-wishers.
Rest In Peace, Beautiful Soul!
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