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James Richard “Jim” Bacon

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Birth	:	9 Jan 1932 Fayette, Fulton County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	28 Jun 2018 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant View Union Cemetery, Fayette, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6701800, -84.3309000
Description	:	James Richard Bacon, 86, of Fayette, OH, died Thursday morning, June 28, 2018, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born in Fayette on January 9, 1932, to the late Leonard and Gladys (Lucas) Bacon. A graduate of Gorham-Fayette High School Class of 1950, Jim was a lifelong resident of Fayette. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Before his honorable discharge in 1954, he had earned the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. He upheld life memberships with... Read More	James Richard Bacon, 86, of Fayette, OH, died Thursday morning, June 28, 2018, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born in Fayette on January 9, 1932, to the late Leonard and Gladys (Lucas) Bacon. A graduate of Gorham-Fayette High School Class of 1950, Jim was a lifelong resident of Fayette. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Before his honorable discharge in 1954, he had earned the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. He upheld life memberships with the VFW and the Fayette American Legion John Dale Post. Jim met the love of his life, Arlyce Kalkofen of Wisconsin, and they wed on January 15, 1955, in Bowler, WI. They settled in Jim's hometown of Fayette where they would raise their family. Jim worked at Hayes Albion Corporation from 1955 to 1967 where he served as an assembly line foreman. He then worked as an insurance agent for Nationwide for four years before returning to factory work at Dayton Walther Corporation, working as a quality control manager until 1986. He then worked for Echlin Corp for 10 years before his retirement job with the Veterans Administration, transporting fellow veterans to and from VA hospitals. He enjoyed golfing in his free time and was an avid sports fan, cheering for the Detroit Tigers and Lions, Ohio State Buckeyes, and his hometown Fayette Eagles. He was once crowned king of the Bullthistle Parade and 2014 Citizen of the Year in Fayette. He was actively involved with his church, Fayette Christian-Disciples, and the Fayette Opera House. Surviving are two daughters, Kathy (Jeffrey) Lee of Perrysburg and Kay (Jeffrey) Martin of Fayette; two sons, Mark Bacon of Fayette and Rick (Teresa) Bacon of Coldwater, MI; a sister, Virginia White of Fayette; ten grandchildren, Tyler Bacon (and fiance Erica Reynolds), Treasure Bacon, Adam (Becky) Bacon, Rachel (Nick) Evans, Collin Bacon, Koletin and Austin Lee, Wesley (Julie) Martin, Kalley (Michael) Schaefer and Riley Martin; and six great-grandchildren Dalton, Gracelynn, Carly, Demi, Blair, and Liam. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 60 years, Arlyce.The family will receive friends for a visitation on Sunday, July 1, 2018, from 1-6 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette. A funeral service for Jim will be held Monday, July 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Gene Sugg officiating. The committal service with military rites performed by the Fulton County Honor Guard will follow in the Pleasant View Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Jim can be given to the Fayette Athletic Boosters or the Fayette Community Fine Arts Council. Friends can share memories and words of comfort with the family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com

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James Richard “Jim” Bacon's memorial is located at: Pleasant View Union Cemetery, Fayette, Fulton County, USA.
When did James Richard “Jim” Bacon death?
James Richard “Jim” Bacon death on 28 Jun 2018 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.6701800
Longitude: -84.3309000

Family Members:

Parent

Leonard J. Bacon

(1908 - 1982)

Gladys Lucille Lucas Bacon

(1912 - 1997)

Spouse

Arlyce Kalkofen Bacon

(1935 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant View Union Cemetery
Fayette, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6701800, -84.3309000

2. Coffin Cemetery (Defunct)
Fayette, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6719610, -84.2956440

3. Snow Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6955986, -84.3086014

4. Goss Cemetery
Morenci, Lenawee County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7133331, -84.2794418

5. Ely Cemetery
Fayette, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6255989, -84.3824997

6. Olive Branch Cemetery
Alvordton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6527786, -84.4088898

7. West Franklin Cemetery
Fayette, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6224400, -84.3940900

8. Quaker Cemetery
West Unity, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6155770, -84.3834280

9. County Line Cemetery
Medina Township, Lenawee County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7381730, -84.3605560

10. Ely Cemetery
West Unity, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6135630, -84.3939880

11. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Alvordton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6758003, -84.4366989

12. Waldron Cemetery
Waldron, Hillsdale County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7249985, -84.4150009

13. Primrose Cemetery
Primrose, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6800003, -84.4424973

14. Johnson Cemetery
Burlington, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5791230, -84.3308020

15. Beatty Cemetery
West Unity, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5881970, -84.3954710

16. Lime Creek Cemetery
Lime Creek, Lenawee County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694016, -84.3296967

17. Whitney Cemetery
Medina Township, Lenawee County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7602997, -84.2714005

18. Oak Grove Cemetery
Morenci, Lenawee County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7318993, -84.2228012

19. Old Morenci Cemetery
Morenci, Lenawee County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7278920, -84.2178600

20. Smith Cemetery
Franklin Township, Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5957985, -84.2316971

21. Ayers Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5960999, -84.2296982

22. Rings Cemetery
West Unity, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5928680, -84.4288400

23. Lauber Hill Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5742410, -84.2681490

24. Wyse Cemetery
Fulton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5647820, -84.2686700