David French Bacon, III

David F. Bacon III of Mobile, Alabama (Indianapolis, Indiana) passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. He was the first born child to David French Bacon Jr. and Geneva Bacon (Buckles) on November 26, 1940 in Natchez, Mississippi. David was a multifaceted man with a zest for life, music, sports, travelling and a love of people always ready to assist others. Growing up during the civil rights movement he was committed to making a difference in the communities he lived in through education, mentoring, fundraising and organization affiliations. David's education began in Natchez at St. Francis Catholic School and graduated high school from the historic Sadie V. Thompson High School.
David was baptized at King Solomon Baptist Church (Natchez) in 1956, and later converted to Catholicism. When he relocated to Indianapolis he joined Allen Chapel AME Church serving faithfully as a trustee for many years. Prior to his illness, David established a membership with St. Mark's #2 Church often driving on Sundays to attend service in the Kingston community in Natchez, Mississippi.
In 1959, David entered Southern University, A&M. While attending Southern University, David participated in the ROTC and was a member of the world famous Southern University Marching Band and became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity of which he is a lifetime member. David met his loving wife Amelia while attending Southern. He and Amelia married in 1965.
After graduating from Southern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing with a minor in Chemistry, he furthered his education through graduate studies at Atlanta University and Indiana University (Indianapolis). In 1966, he moved to Chicago, Illinois with his family began his career with Consolidated Cigar Corporation (Dutch Master Cigar). In 1968, David was recruited and hired by Eli Lilly whereupon he moved his family to Indianapolis, Indiana. He worked for Lilly for over 25 years and retired as a Logistics and Transportation manager in the early 90's. After retiring David relocated with his family to Mobile, Alabama. He vowed to remain active and returned to work as a Field Marketing Manager for News America Marketing.
Always civic minded, David participated in and held a number of leadership positions in community organizations. He found this important having been raised during the civil rights struggle. During his college years he served as Polemarch of the Southern University Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity(Alpha Sigma Chapter) and served as a past Exchequer of the Indianapolis Chapter. Because he believed in making sure that young men prospered he and some of other community leaders founded the Indianapolis Chapter of 100 Black Men. One of his proudest accomplishments was the collaboration between the 100 Black Men and Jack and Jill of America of Indianapolis, which his wife, Amelia was the chapter president, who created the Beautillion Militaire in Indianapolis. He was a former Key Club member of the United Way of Indianapolis. After David's retirement and his move to Alabama his work continued as he became a member of the NAACP, Volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama and the Alabama Annual Mayor's Golf Tournament, Former Coach of the Mobile Seagulls Semi Pro Football team, a member of the Mardi Gras Mystery Krewe of the Gulf Coast Lodge, Tommie Agee Foundation. He was also a certified Indiana High School Referee.
David had a passion for seeing the world and that passion was realized as he travelled extensively in the states and intercontinentally to Italy, Spain, Portugal, Africa, London, Japan and the Caribbean.
David's passion for travel was only surpassed by his love and passion for his family and friends. David would give his all for his family and friends who will greatly miss his love, positive attitude and most especially his smile.
David leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Amelia Cade Bacon, three children Trinona Phenix Monroe, LA., Judge Kimberly J. Bacon (Ten Gray) Indianapolis, IN., Attorney David F. Bacon, IV (AmySue)Indianapolis, IN. Siblings, Henry A. Bacon, Natchez, MS., Murray E. Bacon (Pearl) Pascagoula, MS., Dr. Barbara Epps (Dr. Willie Epps) St. Louis, MO., Paul Lee Bacon (Lee Edna) Natchez, MS., Grandchildren: LaKiska (Derrick) White, Gabrielle Phenix, Keith Phenix, Theryn Amelia Marie Gray, and David F. "Quincy" Bacon V; 1 brother-in-law Richard D. Cade, Jr., 5 five sisters-in-law Jaunetha Cade, Gwendolyn Davis, Alma L. Coles, Cora Lemmon and Bettie Cade; nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and close friends.

The Family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the http://www.gofundme.com/dfbIII. All proceeds will be donated to the ALS Research Clinic at IUPUI.

Visitation Thursday April 30, 2015, 12 noon to the 1:00pm funeral hour at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 714 Savannah Street, Mobile, AL 36603.
Reverend Bobby B. Cox, Jr., Officating.