Edmund M. Bacon Sr., 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, was born into a family of 10 children in Simmesport on March 17, 1935, and departed this life on Friday, March 19, 2010, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Monday, March 22, from noon until funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Angela Bacon Miller and her husband, Kirk, of Prairieville; a son, Edmund M. Bacon Jr., of Baton Rouge; a sister, Mary Lee Chatelain; and two granddaughters, Amy and Emily Miller. Preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Elmyr Bacon; wife, Lydia Barrere Bacon; an infant grandson, Stephen Ross Miller; and eight of his brothers and sisters. After graduating high school in 1953, Edmund served in the U.S. Air Force as a Russian language interceptor operator. He then returned home, married Lydia Barrere in 1958, and graduated from LSU. His first job was with the F.D.A. as a food inspector, until he became a pharmaceutical sales rep for Smith, Kline & French (which is now, Glaxo Smith Kline) for 25 years. After his retirement, he and his wife Lydia designed and built a beautiful home on a lake in White Oak Landing which they both enjoyed. He was a loving grandfather to his two granddaughters whom he cherished very much. After his beloved wife of 44 years passed away in 2003, and after a 6-year battle with AlzheimerÕs, he joined her and his Lord. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to: AlzheimerÕs Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
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March 26, 2010
Roy Robison
Ed, I just heard about your dad today and I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Deepest sympathies to your family.
March 22, 2010
Barbara Bacon Duhon
I am so sorry to hear that Edmund passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
March 22, 2010
Angela and Eddy: I am your cousin Pat Chatelain Ervin. I am so sorry for your loss. I wanted to share some things about your Dad. When Mom first went into the nursing home, your dad and I would talk by phone about her condition and how we were handling her affairs. He was concerned about her but I assured him that we were looking after her and that put his mind at ease I think. After that he would call now and then to chat. He told me once that he thought he was getting Alzheimers, but he seemed to be at peace with it. I know that he is now reunited with all of his family who went to God before him. He was loved and will be greatly missed. God Bless you all. Pat Chatelain Ervin, Vicksburg, MS
March 21, 2010
Alice Firmin Lemoine
My name is Alice Firmin Lemoine my grandmother was married to Otis Bacon. I'm so sorry to hear of Edmund death, just last week I was looking up the phone number to no success.. I am also sorry to know that Lydia had pass away also . I am the daughter of Etta Firmin. My phone number is 225-658-8726.
March 21, 2010
Karen Bellue
Angie,
I am so for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful father and also took pride and love in being a grandfather. I'm sure he is loving being reunited with your mom and their lord. You and your family are in our prayers and may God bring you peace at this difficult time. Love Always, Karen Bellue
March 21, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My husband, Bill Braswell. was a friend and a co-worker. He died in Oct. 2009.
Ed was a good man. God Bless You All. Kay Braswell
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