Gene M. Bacon, 88, passed peacefully at home on October 24, 2012. He is predeceased by his parents and a sister. Gene is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie; children, Janice (Robert) King, Mark Bacon; grandchildren, Eugene Bacon, Jody King; great-grandchild, Phillip King; nephews, Arliss, Jerry and Duane Wells; numerous family and friends; and his dog Cricket. Gene was a member of the Elks & Eagles, a Navy Corman in WWII, was a chemical engineer, and retired from CF&I after 38 years. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Visitation, 5-7 pm, Monday, October 29 and funeral service, 10 am, Tuesday, October 30, both at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel, 2710 N. Elizabeth, Pueblo, CO. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice through the funeral home. Online condolences, www.adrian-comer.com. Arrangements, Adrian Comer Funeral Home.