DARLINGTON, South Carolina
Elder Eugene C. "Brother" Bacote, Jr. EFFINGHAM - Funeral service for Elder Eugene C. "Brother" Bacote, Jr. of Effingham formerly of Society Hill will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Savannah Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Ralph Canty, Pastor. Apostle Michael Goings, Officiating. Burial will follow in Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery, Society Hill directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, Inc., Darlington. Mr. Bacote died Friday, June 21st in a Florence hospital. He was born in Darlington County a son of Eugene Bacote, Sr. and the late Ellen Cox Bacote. He was a graduate of Rosenwald High School Class of 1966. He was a graduate of SC State University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He received his Masters and 30 hours above from the University of SC. At an early age, he was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church. Later help founded Royal Street Church of God. In 2006, he joined Outreach Family Fellowship where he served as an Elder. He was employed by the Darlington County School District retiring after 30 years. He also worked with Florence District 4, Sumter School District 17, Darlington County Adult Ed., Limestone College, Florence-Darlington Technical College, Francis Marion University and a personal math tutor. Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Evangelist Mary G. Bacote of the home, 2 children: Tanisha B. Sutton of Raleigh, NC and LaNola (Rodney) Goings of Dillon, SC; 2 granddaughters: Faith A. Sutton and Divine M. Sutton of Raleigh, NC; father, Eugene C. Bacote, Sr. of Zachary, LA; brother: William (Debra) Bacote of Zachary, LA; one uncle: Julius (Kate) Bacote of New Haven, CT, 2 aunts: Alma Johnson of Washington, DC and Daisy Chapman of Landam, MD; 3 brothers-in-laws Otis (Pamela) Geiger, Melvin (Mary) Geiger, Benjamin (Delores) Geiger; 2 sisters-in-law: Carrie (Ian) Williams and Margaret (Willie) Shepherd; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death: a brother, Julius Bacote and son-in-law Alonza D. Sutton. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 2905 Savannah Grove Road, Effingham.
This obituary was originally published in the Morning News (Florence, SC).
I speak about Elder constantly. Thats how much of of impact he had on me as a student at Limestone College. Thank you sir.
Michael Johnson
September 07, 2024 | Summerville, SC | Student
He was one of my best friends, I miss him!
David Longshore Jr
June 21, 2020 | Orangeburg, SC | Classmate
To Mrs. Bacote and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Words cannot adequately express our feelings as we understand and share your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers daily as you reflect on the life that you shared with him. "They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
God Bless You.
Evelyn Williams & Charles Family
July 08, 2013 | Florence, SC
Our prayers are with the family. Mr. Bacote was my teacher at St. Johns High school.
Jennifer Brown
July 02, 2013 | Massillon, OH
Bacote Family,
Our sincere condolences in the recent passing of your beloved family member. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Administrative Districe & School Staff
Florence County School District Four
Florence County School District Four Admin. & Staff
June 27, 2013 | Timmonsville, SC
To know was to love you. I express my deepest condolences for your family.
Nacho. M. Jeffery
June 26, 2013 | Darlington, SC
Thank you for being a great math teacher for my daughters! You made math fun and many days I would hear, "Mom, guess what we did in Mr. Bacote's class today?" As a parent, I was excited about their learning. You taught math as your speciality, but you also taught character as a great leader in the classroom. RIP
Noreen Wingate
June 26, 2013 | Darlington, SC
May you, the family of a God-fearing gentleman, experience the Divine Empowerment of the Lord in All things, Everyday. Ezekiel&Mrs./Min. V. Brown
Ezekiel/Vermeda Brown
June 26, 2013 | Timmonsville, SC
May the peace of God sustain you during this dismal time. It is no doubt in my mind that you all are saddened, yet rejoicing, because I know that you weep not as those who have no hope. It is obvious that Elder Bacote lived as if he was sure to live again. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gwendolyn Hunter-James
June 26, 2013 | Florence, SC