Mark Bacon, 65, of Screven, Ga. passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.  The Wayne County native was a member of Screven First Baptist Church and attended O'Quinn Baptist Church.  Mark started his career as a fiber optic technician with Coastal Utilities in Hinesville and then branched out on his own as a co-owner of his own fiber optic company.  He then went on and graduated from the Local 508 Union out of Savannah as an industrial electrician.  This enabled him to work at T.J. Padgett Company and Inman Electrical Company.  Fishing, hunting and cooking (known for his famous brisket) were some favorite pastimes he loved to do and everything was centered around his family, especially beach trips. His parents, Ralph and Mildred Bacon preceded him in death along with his son, Phillip.

Survivors are his wife of 27 years, Cindy Lastinger Bacon of Screven; a son, Tyler (Brittany) Moseley of Screven; a daughter, Amy (Blake) Smith of Screven; 4 grandchildren, Mason, Kinsey, Easton and Poppie; two sisters, Brenda (Doug) Orr of Ruidoso, N.M. and Marlene (David) Jelks of Riceboro; a brother, Chris (Lou Ann) Bacon of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; 3 nieces, Kelly (Mike) Coley, Angela Takes and Jenny Clark; father-in-love and mother-in-love, Pete and Lynda Lastinger; a brother-in-love and sister-in-love, David and Crystal Lastinger and their children, Logan, Emily and Dawson.

A celebration of life service will be 1 PM Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Vann's by the Lake, 1876 Savannah Hwy., Jesup, GA 31545 with Melvin Boyette speaking. Per Mark's request, everyone is asked to dress casual and bring a joke or fond memory to this happy occasion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, GA 31545.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.