Brandon Lavae "PaPa" Back, 62, of Darrouzett, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Perryton, Texas. A graveside service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Darrouzett Cemetery in Darrouzett, Texas with Brad Altmiller leading the service. Viewing/visitation will be Friday (4/29/22) from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday (4/30/22) from 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers in Booker, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Perryton, Texas.

Brandon was born December 29, 1959 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Willie Floyd and Joan (Carlsgaard) Back. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Darrouzett. He married Marcia Porter on December 31, 1999 in Canadian, Texas. He was a beloved lion tamer.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia Back and his beloved dog, Boozer Lavae, of the home; sons, Jordan Back and wife, Destiney of Bonham, Texas, Branston Back of Bonham, Texas, Colby Porter and wife, Melody, of Panhandle, Texas; daughter, Kelcie Miller and husband, Vince of Laverne, Ok; grandchildren, Makena Porter, Colton Miller, Jantze Back, Chasslyn Back, Karston Back; and seven siblings.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jason Blake Porter; and two brothers.