Allan Millan "Growler" Bacon, age 91 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at his home in the country. He was born May 22, 1929, in Flint, the son of Millan and Mary (Rhyndress) Bacon. Allan was a 1947 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1948. While serving in Japan, he was the clerk to General MacArthur. Allan attended Ferris Institute and played on the varsity football team. He married Shirley June Sherer in 1952 in Big Rapids and together they raised their family. Allan was employed by Consumers Energy and retired after 40 years. He was community minded; serving on the Big Rapids School Board, a member of the Big Rapids Eagles Aeries 2535, served on the local board of Directors for AARP for 13 years, and volunteered as a driver for Mecosta County Commission on Aging. Allan and Shirley enjoyed wintering in Tucson, Arizona where they participated in the Senior Olympics. Allan was also a member of the Shriners in Tucson. He loved the outdoors; Allan enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, golfing, and feeding the deer on his property. He also liked horses and bowling. Allan is survived by four children, Michael Allan Bacon of Gaylord, Suzann Beth Bacon of Ferrysburg, Theresa Ann (James) Bacon-Baguley of Hudsonville, and Barbara Ellen (special friend Cory DeVries) Walters of Clarksville; eight grandchildren, Ashleigh, Heather, Taylor, Erin, James, Lauren, Justin, and Aly; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Bacon in 2011, his sister Ruth Mattix, and his parents. Due to COVID-19, a private family service will take place. Allan will be laid to rest at Pine Plains Cemetery in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made in Allans name to the Big Rapids Eagles Aeries 2535. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Private Family Service Saturday, September 26, 2020