Seth Benjamin Backues, of Freeburg, was born on June 18, 1987, at Jefferson City, a son of David Chestley and Joy Maria (James) Backues, and departed this life at 2:42 a.m., Monday, September 4, 2017, in the Capital Region Medical Center, Jefferson City. Seth had attained the age of 30 years, 2 months and 16 days.

Seth was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Freeburg. He had attended Holy Family School, Freeburg, graduating from the 8th grade, and then was a 2005 graduate of the Maries R-1 High School, Vienna. He was a factory worker at various places in the area. Seth enjoyed gardening with his James grandparents, helping to raise cucumbers and tomatoes. He also enjoyed helping his grandpa Gerald fry fish and chicken for family gatherings and just being with his family, including his cousins. His favorite activity, recently, was playing with his son, Michael, whom he loved dearly.

Those left to mourn the passing of Seth include: his son, Michael Charles Lee Backues and his significant other and mother of his son, Haley Michelle Lewis, both of the home; his mother, Joy Maria James, Freeburg; his father, David Chestley Backues, Belle; one brother, Jared Henry Backues and his wife, Taylor, of O'Fallon; his maternal grandmother, Wilma James, Freeburg; his paternal grandfather, Delmar Backues, Belle; uncles; aunts; cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Seth was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Gerald James on November 12, 2015; his paternal grandmother, Lillian (Ament) Backues in May of 1991; and his step-father, Kevin Welschmeyer in July of 2007.

Memorials are suggested per the wishes of the family with envelopes available at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rich Fountain, or in care of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 250, Vienna, Missouri 65582.