Gregory John Bacon Sr passed away in Springfield, MO, on Thursday June 26th 2025, in his home at the age of 78.

Greg was born on July 26th 1946, the son of Eva Louise and James Leroy Bacon. Greg was one of 11 siblings. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and St. Agnes High School, as well as one year of attendance at Central High School, before enlisting in the US Navy where he completed his education. During his formative years of youth, Greg spent countless hours at the Boys and Girls Club. After graduating, Greg completed College credits with Columbia University. During his service in the US Navy, Greg was aboard the USS Newman K. Perry, with 4 years of active duty between 1964-1967. Greg was a Sonarman with NTC titles of MRPO 3&2, ST3&2, BMR, and SN. Greg spent one tour duty in Vietnam during his Naval service. Greg always bragged about the food during boot camp, jokingly claiming "Most lose weight while they are away, but I gained 80!"

Greg was united in marriage to his wife Carolyn Sue in 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They were married for 59 years.

Greg was an active Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, who attended St Agnes Cathedral for over 50 years as a devoted Catholic; Greg was very proud of his faith. Greg was an avid fisherman, with other hobbies including Baseball, Tennis, Boxing, Weight Lifting, Football, Woodworking, Home Improvement, Weather Watching, Camping, Boating, and Slalom Water Skiing. Greg took pride in coaching his own children's sports teams, often bringing attention to other neighborhood children that he was happy to include. Greg was awarded Coach of the Year from The Boys & Girls Club for his duties in leading his Basketball team. On top of raising his own children, Greg took pride in raising his grandchildren Gregory III, Emily, Brittany, Adrianna, and Layne. Greg was involved in painting and bodywork detailing for friends' vehicles, from skills he learned while  working at BNSF Railroad. After retiring with 18 years from the Railroad, Greg worked with 3M Springfield as a Machine Operator for 20 years before fully retiring.

Greg is survived by his wife, Carolyn and their three children, Gregory Jr, Bradford (Nicole), and Stephanie; grandchildren include, Gregory J. Bacon III (Nathan Jeffries), Emily Bacon-Robirds (Brandon), Brittany Bacon- Mattox (Kennedy), Brady Bacon, Adrianna Bridges, Layne Bacon, and one great-granddaughter, Everleigh Robirds, and two brothers, David Bacon and Richard Bacon (Karen). Greg is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loved ones, as well as three best friends; Wayne Hubbard, Randy Carpenter, and Ray Irby.

Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Eva Louise and James Leroy Bacon; his infant son, Wesley James Bacon; siblings, Phyllis Garrison, Dr. James Bacon (Sue), Bonnie Armstrong (Chuck), Grace Walsh (John), Mary Baker, Patricia Stout, Joseph Bacon, and Bill Bacon. Greg is also preceded by his loving canine companion, Boo.

Donations can be made on Greg's behalf to the Alzheimer's Association and/or Boys and Girls Club of America.

"As the face is reflected in water so the heart reflects the person"

Proverbs 27:19 NLT

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other."

Galatians 5:22-26