James Bacon

Jim Bacon passed away on July 28, 2021, in Yakima, WA. Jim was born on September 02, 1971, to Jim and Joyce Bacon. Joyce married Dennis Bracket in 1979, and together they raised Jim and his younger brother John here in Yakima. It is with extreme sadness Jim’s family would like to express how the unmeasurable consequences of alcohol abuse destroys not only the abuser, it also leaves your family and loved ones in absolute devastation. Meanwhile, they watch their loved one erase all life achievements they once accomplished. In the end, Jim finally looked up for help. Jim is preceded in death by his father Jim Bacon, wife Jacki, and his grandmother Hilda Flathers. Jim leaves behind his wife Joanna Bacon, parents Joyce and Dennis Brackett all of Yakima. Brother John (Maria) Bacon of Selah WA, sister Lolah (Sean) Bliss of Naselle WA his 3 Daughters and their families; Jessica Bacon of Yakima, Jennifer Bacon of Terryville, CT Brandy Hanson of Kennewick WA. As well as his Grandma Thelma Moore, dogs Max and Merida, 11 grandkids and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. ***UPDATED OBIT*** During our time of grief and disbelief, our only intention was to hopefully help another family from going through the hell we went through. Not at all to omit all the things accomplished before Jim was overcome by his challenges. July 28, 2021, Jim stepped up to the plate to confront his demons one more time. His heart and soul swung with all their might, but his body and mind had endured too many extra innings at this particular game, and they struck out. Jim was born September 2, 1971, in Yakima, WA, where he lived until his graduation from Eisenhower in 1990. His love for baseball earned him several letters during school, where he excelled as a pitcher. He played Jr., little league and also with the Beatles. Jim served eight years in the US Navy where he was certified in Aviation Electronics, he also received several medals, ribbons, awards and a letter of commendation. Jim watch NASCAR passionately. Being a huge fan of Dale jr. Jim was preceded in death by his father Jim bacon, wife Jackie, grandmother Hilda Flathers. Jim leaves behind his wife Jo bacon, their two dogs Max and Merida. Parents Joyce and Denny Brackett, his grandmother Thelma Moore, all of Yakima. 3 daughters and their families Jennifer Bacon of Terryville CT., Brandy Hanson of Kennewick WA and Jessica Bacon also of Yakima WA. His brother John (Maria) Bacon of Selah WA, sister Lolah (Sean) Bliss of Naselle WA, 11 grandkids and several aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. Please visit www.ValleyHillsfh.com to share a memory or condolence with the family. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Bacon, please visit our flower store.