William D. Bacon
LINCOLN - William D. Bacon, 82, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013, at 1:04 a.m. at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
Private Services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
William Dean Bacon was born on August 3, 1930, in Lincoln, the son of Raymond and Mary Alexander Bacon.
He married Beverly Lynn Masterson in Lincoln in 1954. She preceded him in death in September 1983.
He is survived by his children, Tara Brown of Beason and Bret (Kim) Bacon of Lincoln; and his grandchildren, Jared (LeeAnn) Brown, Blake Brown, Shelby Brown and Dalton Brown, Mallory Bacon, Drew Bacon. Also surviving is his longtime friend and caregiver, Pat Hinkle of Lincoln, two sisters, Joann Bacon and Karen Scales, and one brother, Robert Bacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Larry Bacon, and one grandchild, Alexa Brown.
Mr. Bacon served in the United States Navy for four years.
He retired from the State of Illinois as a Bricklayer.
Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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Tara and Bret,
I always remember both your mom and dad with great love. They were such a staple in my life. Mike remembers when he coached the legion team in the summer he would come out and stand at the back fence and watch the games. He was a really good guy. Love Becky
July 3, 2013
*Rest In Peace .."Uncle Bill" ... As a youth I was amazed at his Tattoos from his Navy days. Bill would share his Navy experiences which were interesting. (Jerry Masterson nephew of Becky Masterson Bacon)
July 2, 2013
Great guy and bricklayer. One of my first labor jobs with tending his brick.
Learned a lot from him.
July 1, 2013
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