Richard N. Bacon, 73, of Christopher, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2020 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, IL.
He was born on June 26, 1946 in DuQuoin, IL to Durward and Faye Bacon.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army. After serving in Vietnam, he worked at Old Ben 21, Arch Captain Mine and also as an electrical pipe fitter. He loved hunting, rummage sales and old cars, especially 49-51 Fords.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant brother Frederick.
He is survived by his son Michael of Texas and a daughter Christie of Florida. He is also survived by his cousins Jim Turner of Christopher, Jane Fiorenzi of Herrin, and George Smith Jr. of Chicago and Jeanne Pfotenhauer of Chicago.
Funeral services will be on Thursday January 30, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 10:30 AM at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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