Saturday, January 28, 2012 Sunrise November 2, 1957 JO Sunset January 19, 2012 10:30 AM New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Tar City, Georgia Rev. Freddie Hodge, Pastor/Eulogist Rev. Samuel Carlyle, Presiding Interment: H^an Cemetery Hagan, Georgia Mr. Earl Bacon was born on November 2, 1957 in Claxton, Georgia to Mrs. Sarah Bess Oglesbee and the late Mr. Clarence Bacon. He was also pro- ceeded in death by his step-father, Mr. Calvin Sonny" Oglesbee. He departed this life on January 19, 2012 in Daisy, Georgia. Mr. Bacon was educated in the Public Schools of Evans County and gradu- ated from Claxton High School, Class of 1976. He was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Erom his youth to adulthood, he worked on farms and was currently employed by Neal Rogers Farm. Earl leaves to cherish his sweet memories his loving mother, Sarah Bess Oglesbee, Daisy, Georgia; one sister, Deloris (Samuel) Carlyle, Twin City, Georgia; one brother, Calvin (Demetria) Oglesbee, Columbia, SC; two nieces, Katinia (James) Davis and Destrae Oglesbee both of Columbia, SC; two nephews, Charlie (Octavia) Blake, Jr., Florence, SC and Calvin J. Oglesbee, Columbia, SC; two great-nieces, Hannah Blake, Florence, SC and Andrea Davis, Columbia, SC; twelve aunts, Eva (Roosevelt) Brewton, Columbia, SC, Letha Carter, Cincinnati, OH, Jeanette (Riley) Young, Reidsville, GA, Celia Seay and Vera Bell Porter both of Manassas, GA, Barbara Jane Mincey, Morgan City, LA, Mary Lou Olds, Paulean Bryant and Ora Lee Jones all of Miami, PL, Sandra Bacon and Dora (Bobbie Lee) Wilkinson both of Bellville, GA and Tarsha Bacon, Statesboro, GA; two uncles Hazel Bacon, Miami, EL and Rudolph Bacon, Glenville, GA; a special friend, Eloise Perry, Pembroke, GA; four step-sisters, one step-brother and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends. Processional Rev. Samuel Carlyle, Presiding Musical Selection .......... Scripture................... Old Testament New Testament Prayer of Comfort .......... Musical Selection .......... Reflections As a Classmate ...... As a Church Member Tribute flom Niece.......... Acknowledgments............. Musical Selection........... Words of Comfort............ Musical Selection .......... Viewing Recessional .................Choir Elder-elect James Davis ...Rev. Samuel Carlyle .................Choir ........Sis. Bessie Ray ..Dea. Julian Wilkinson .....Sis. Katinia Davis Harpers Funeral Home .....Sis. Clare Brewton ....Rev. Freddie Hodge .................Choir The family will receive friends and share repast at the Gladiators Building in Claxton, Georgia immediately following interment services. I lift up my eyes to the hills, from where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. - Psalm 121:1-2 Cousins Claxton High School Class of 1967 The family of the late Earl Bacon wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers and many other expressions of kindness during this time of bereavement. May God Bless and Keep You! The Family Professional Services by: HARPERS FUNERAL HOME 125 North Broad Street Claxton, Georgia 30417 (912) 739-2658 Juanita B. Hodges Owner Percy Hodges Ylonne Hodges Mortician Mortician Yvonne Hodges Manager Jerry Gibson Mortician