Donald Charles "Don" Bacon entered his heavenly home on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the age of 81. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, June 25, at Trinity Baptist Church with Pastor Marty Joplin officiating. Visitation will be 12-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Don was the middle child of Charles Bacon and Vera (Stacy) Bacon born on September 4, 1941, in Claremore. He graduated from Claremore High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. On January 27, 1964, Don married Barbara Miller, and they were blessed with three children: Bret, Chad, and Brandy. Barbara passed away on July 6, 1998. Don found love again with Cynthia Louella "Cindy" Williams; and they were united in marriage on December 30, 1991, at Lavern Harris Wedding Chapel in Miami. Don and Cindy made their home in Cindy's hometown of Sand Springs.

Don retired as a crew chief with American Airlines. At any time with the drop of a hat, Don was off on his boat fishing. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, and baptized by the former pastor, Butch Adams. Don was always there to help his kids, neighbors, or anyone needing a helping hand.

Don is preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara; his parents; and brothers: Laverne and Billy Bacon.

Survivors include his loving wife, Cindy of the home; children: Bret Allen Bacon of Claremore, Chad Waide Bacon and wife, Stacye Rae of Claremore, Brandy Renée Bacon of Tulsa, and Damon Wayne McCool of Sand Springs; grandchildren: Bailey Rae Sanders and husband, Aaron Chase Sanders; Barbara Elizabeth Bacon, Blake Waide Bacon, MacKenzie Jayne Bacon, Seth Allen Bacon, Cade Charles Bacon, and Devin Matthew Bacon; and great-grandchildren: Camden Chase Sanders and Cora Rae Sanders.

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