Homegoing Services 
FOR 
Mr. Samuei Walker Bacon 
Saturday, Jan. 21, 1989 
2:00 P. M. 
Heaiing Temple Holiness 
Church 
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 
REV. R. L. WELCH - OFFICIATING 
INTERMENT  EUREKA CEMETERY 
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME OF CLAXTON 
IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS 
OBITUARY 
Mr. Samuel Walker Bacon was born to the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Willis Bacon, December 1,1923 in Evans Coun- 
ty, Ga. He departed this life in Evans Memorial Hospital, 
Claxton, Ga., January 16, 1989 at 4:00 A. M. 
As a child, he joined the Eureka Methodist Church, 
and kept his faith in God. 
He enlisted in the United States Army for six years 
and was a Veteran of the Korean War. During his enlist- 
ment in the Army, he obtained the rank of Sgt. After receiv- 
ing an Honorable Discharge from the Army, he returned 
home and was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mamie Brown 
on July 29, 1958. To this union, ten children were born. 
Three of which proceeded him him death. 
He leaves to mourn his death, a loving and devoted 
wife, Mrs. Mamie Bacon, Mrs. Judy Ware of Giessen, Ger- 
many, Ms. Philiacrecia Collars of Claxton, Ga., Miss 
Samantha Bacon of Statesboro and Deloris Walden; three 
sons, Mr. Raymond Charles Williams, Sr., and Mr. James 
Ronald Bacon both of Claxton, Ga., and Mr. Carey Brian 
Bacon of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Mr. Harkles Bacon 
of Toledo, Ohio and Rembert Bacon of Cliffwood, N. J.; 
two sisters, Ms. Oleria Williams of Glennville, Ga., and Mrs. 
Elizabeth Husk of Collins, Ga.; seven grandchildren, two 
sons-in-law, Sgt. Norman Ware of Giessen, Germany, and 
Alfred Walden of Nevils; one brother-in-law, Mr. Wesley 
Husk of Collins, Ga.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Shirley 
Williams of Claxton, Ga., a host of nieces, nephews, 
relatives and numerous friends. 
ORDER OF SERVICE 
Presiding..........................Elder R. L. Welch 
Processional...............................Soft Music 
Hymn 
Scripture.......................Elder Jesse Primous 
Invocation......................Min. Charlester Lovett 
Selection.......................................Choir 
REMARKS 
As I Knew Him................Elder Eddie Mincey, Sr. 
As I Knew Him................Rev. James Benjamin 
Solo...................................Grandson 
Acknowledgement & Obituary. .Mrs. Mary Lee Harper 
Solo............................Ms. Connie Baker 
Eulogy..........................Elder R. L. Welch 
Viewing of Remains.....Harpers Directors in Charge 
Processional 
FOOTPRINTS 
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along 
the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. 
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged 
to him, and the other to the LORD. 
When the last scene of this life flashed before him, he looked back 
at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path 
of his Ufe there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it 
happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. 
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. 
LORD, you said that one I decided to follow you, youd walk with me 
all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times 
in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why 
when I needed you most, you would leave me. 
The LORD replied, My precious, precious child, I love you and I 
would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when 
you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: 
The family expresses sincere thanks to their many friends for the cards, 
telegrams, flowers, and all other acts of kindness shown during our time 
of bereavement. May God bless each of you is our prayer. 
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS 
Military Color Guard 
FLORAL ATTENDANTS 
Friends 
TO THE FAMILY 
We desire to express our appreciation of your confidence in us and 
we sincerely hope that our service has been in every way satisfactory 
and comforting to you. 
Most Respectfully, 
Harpers Funeral Home 
Directors & Staff 
(912) 739-2658