Francis Malcolm Bacon

Francis Malcolm Bacon, 86, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 11, 2018. Malcolm was born November 17, 1931 to Thomas Malcolm and Iula (Young) Bacon. He was reared and educated in Des Arc, Arkansas. After graduating Des Arc High School, Malcolm married the love of his life, Mary Ann Parks, May 13, 1951. The couple moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1955. Malcolm worked over twenty years at Dean Milk Company. Mr. Bacon worked at Galster Prosthetics/New Hope for 40 plus years. Malcolm and Mary Ann had five sons. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting with his family. Malcolm was a faithful and active member of Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary Ann (Parks) Bacon, five sons, Frankie Bacon (Jo Ellen) of White Hall, Carl Bacon (Patsy), Pine Bluff, Fred Bacon of Boston, Massachusetts, James Bacon (Becky), of Missouri, Robert Bacon (Kim) of Grand Prairie, Texas, five grandchildren, Chris Bacon (Tiffany), Pat Bacon (Amy), Ashley Price (Sean) and Kyle Bacon (Christy), two step grandchildren, Sarah Jones and John Jones, six great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Malcolm was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, five sisters, and granddaughter, Jennifer Bacon. Visitation is 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Des Arc with funeral services immediately following at 2:00 pm. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.