Joseph Duncan Bacon
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Knoxville - Knoxville lost a valuable citizen with Joe Bacon passing on May 9,2020. He lived a long and accomplished life in Knox County and made many contributions to his community and church. Bacon was born in December of 1927. He graduated from Farragut High School in 1946. Following his military service in the U.S. Navy, He attended the University of Tennessee graduating in 1952. Joe Bacon then worked for 38 years in the Knoxville banking industry before retiring. Bacon joined the St. John's Cathedral choir as a section leader in 1949 and sang with them for 67 years. He also served the church on the vestry and chapter multiple times. He married his wife, Bette, who was also a Knoxville banking executive, in 1952. Joe served on many Knoxville area Boards of Directors, prominent among them Salvation Army, Child and Family Services, Knoxville Heritage and was a founding member of the Knoxville Opera Company. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Bette Bacon and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at St.Johns Cathedral on Wednesday July 22,2020, at 2:00 pm, Dean John Ross officiating.In lieu of flowers donations to St. Johns Endowment fund are suggested. Masks will be required. East Tennessee Mortuary Service. 865-539-2458.