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The Life of James Jefferson Bacon

James Jefferson Bacon entered this life in New Orleans, LA on September 27, 1935. He was the first child of James McQuade Bacon originally of New Orleans and Etta Jefferson originally of Iberville Parish, LA. Jimmy exited this life from Lafayette, LA, and entered his next life on February 26, 2010. Jimmy is survived by his brother, John H. Bacon and his wife Ginny of Houston, TX, his sister, Betty Begnaud and her husband Allen of Scott, and his brother, Robert E. Bacon and his wife Jeanne of Lafayette Educational degrees were conferred upon James by El Campo, (TX) High School, Wharton County (TX) Junior College and Louisiana State University, where he also served as a Graduate Assistant Instructor of Accounting. Jimmy's professional career was spent as Vice President of Bacon Lumber Company in New Orleans and Lafayette until his retirement. Jimmy served his country as a member of the U. S. Army in 1961 and 1962. While he never married nor had children, Jimmy was very much the family man, remaining very close to his family, nursing many of them during illnesses until their final days on earth. Jimmy is also survived by his nephews and nieces: Tammy Bacon Blair, John K. Bacon, Scott M. Bacon, Jennifer Bacon Barnes, Pamela Begnaud Thomas, Douglas Begnaud, Ginger Begnaud Burleigh, Jude M. Bacon, Kyle M. Bacon, Jeanne Bacon Cloutier, Kirk M. Bacon and sixteen grand-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James McQuade Bacon and Etta Jefferson Bacon. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette on Sunday, February 28, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 4:00 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in the name of James Bacon to the charity of your choice. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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