{"id":3600,"date":"2019-03-08T21:32:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T21:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dagonfuneralhome.com\/?p=3600"},"modified":"2019-03-12T18:56:09","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T18:56:09","slug":"james-l-bacon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dagonfuneralhome.com\/?p=3600","title":{"rendered":"James L. Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\"\"James L. “Jim” Bacon \u2013 72 \u2013 of 160 East Avenue, Hornell, died Friday afternoon, March 8, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.<\/p>\n

Born in Hornell on August 25, 1946, he was the son of Frederick and Mildred (Hann) Bacon.<\/p>\n

Jim grew up in Hornell and attended Hornell High School.\u00a0 He enlisted in the US Army in 1964, serving his country for 21 years.\u00a0 He is a Vietnam Veteran and was stationed in several places around the world, including Vietnam and Germany.\u00a0 During his years of service, Jim received many awards and decorations, including the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Devices, and the Expert Badge (Rifle) Medal.\u00a0 He retired as Staff Sergeant E6 in 1986.<\/p>\n

Following his honorable discharge from the US Army, Jim returned to Hornell and began working for John Giles in Arkport as a delivery truck driver.\u00a0 He retired in 2008.\u00a0 Since that time, Jim has enjoyed his retirement years watching NASCAR and especially enjoyed rooting for Tony Stewart.<\/p>\n

Jim first married the former Sharon (Townsend) Coleman on September 8, 1973.\u00a0 Years and circumstances pulled them apart, but on April 13, 2002, they were remarried and were fortunate to spend four years together before her death on July 11, 2006.\u00a0 James was also predeceased by his parents and two brothers, infant Jeff Bacon and Charles Bacon in 2011.<\/p>\n

Surviving are his daughter Regina Darrin of Hornell; two sons, James Bacon and Mike (LeeAnn) Bacon; grandchildren, Shelby (Ben) Dewey of Hornell, Bethany (Sean Kellogg) Darrin and Payton Darrin of Hornell, Cheyanne Bacon of Hornell, Mason Drew and Breydon Drew of Hornell, and Jessica & Christopher; his beloved great-granddaughter, Nora Dewey; 6 brothers, William Bacon, Roy (Debbie) Bacon, Ron (Wanda) Bacon, Larry (Diane) Bacon, Richard (Donna) Bacon, Philip (Joan) Bacon; sister, Elaine Bacon; sister-in-law, Debbie Bacon; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.<\/p>\n

The family of James L. “Jim” Bacon will receive friends on Friday, March 15th<\/sup> from 3:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>A funeral service with military honors will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM. Final interment will be in Rural Cemetery.<\/p>\n

In recognition of Jim\u2019s service to his country, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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