Charles D. Back 71 of Gilbert, Arizona passed away on December 13, 2011. He was a 26 yr. veteran of the USAF retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant and then retired from Honeywell Corp. after 20 yrs of service. Born in Ashland, KY he is survived by his wife of 48 yrs. Maria (Joyce) Back and their children Guy, Gary, Wendy, David and Crystal; mother Phoebe; grandchildren Jessica, Devon, Cody, Phoebe, Carson and James; sisters Patricia and Martha. Charles was preceded in death by his father David Back. Visitation will be Wed. Dec. 21, 2011 from 5-8 PM at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel 6747 E. Broadway Rd. Mesa, Arizona. A funeral service will be held in Colonial Funeral Home in Universal City, TX on Wed. Dec. 28, 2011 at 12 Noon with burial to follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:30 PM. Arrangements under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Universal City, Texas.