Obituary of Karl Michael Bacon

Karl M. Bacon, 72, of Dowagiac, passed away to his reward on Monday, February 14, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 9, 1949, in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Richard (Agnes) Bacon, Jr. and Luegennia Stephens-Bacon. Karl graduated from Dowagiac Union High School, class of 1967. In 1969 Karl enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country proudly, receiving his honorable discharge in 1971. He had worked for many years with L.A.D.D. Inc. and enjoyed the people he worked with as well as the clients. In his free time Karl enjoyed working jig-saw puzzles and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Niles. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Albert Bacon. Karl is survived by his brothers, Donald Bacon of Texas, Randy (Juanita) Bacon of Dowagiac, Richie Bacon of Dowagiac, Willie Cosey of Niles, Robert Stephens-Bacon of Dowagiac, Jeffery (Sylvia) Holliman of Dowagiac, Kevin (Jonna) Bacon of Dowagiac, Dennis (Barbara) Bacon of Dowagiac and Pastor Bryant Sr. (Monica) Bacon of Niles; sisters, Ava (Charles) Bly of Virginia, Terrie (Jessie) Miller of Dowagiac, Sylvia Brown of Elkhart and Patricia Betts of Dowagiac; Step Mother Agnes M. Bacon of Niles, God-Son, Michael Shayne Bacon as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Noon at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Bryant L. Bacon, Sr. officiating. A time of visitation will begin on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Full Military Honors will be rendered at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek Michigan on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Memories of Karl may be shared with his family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.