Samuel Bacon Jr.

Samuel Bacon Jr., 89, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather was called to his heavenly home on September 19, 2023. He entered this world on April 19, 1934, in Los Angeles, CA, born to Wilma and Samuel Bacon, Sr. He graduated from Marlboro High School and was very involved in the Alumni Association. Samuel excelled in many management and sales positions throughout his career and was most proud of his 36 years of service with the North Canton Fire Department, with over 28 years as Fire Prevention Chief.
Samuel was a long time member of Community Christian Church where he served in numerous leadership roles and his tenor voice was prominent in the choir. His servant leadership continued throughout the community with his involvement in Youth Football, Boy Scouts, and Hoover Sideliners to name a few. In his free time, he was an avid photographer, golfer and camper.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Ruth, Naomi, Hannah, Michael, and Daniel. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Barbara (Bretz); children Laurie Langenfeld (Francis), John "Dutch" Bacon (Susan), and Lisa Rouse (John); grandchildren Barbara Boord, Jonathan Langenfeld, Andrew Bacon, Aaron Langenfeld, Matthew Rouse, and Lindsay Haswell; sister Magdalene Shaffer and brother-in-law W. John Gross; 12 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
A Memorial Visitation will be Friday September 29th, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Reed Funeral Home NORTH CANTON CHAPEL 801 Pittsburg Ave NW North Canton, OH. A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, September 30th, at 10:00 AM at Community Christian Church 210 N. Main Street North Canton, Ohio 44720 with Pastor John Hayward officiating. The Stark County Firefighters Association will hold a Last Alarm Service on Saturday, September 30th at 10:45am at Community Christian Church. To share condolences, visit reedfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Samuel's name to Community Christian Church.