November 22, 2012
Grand Polemarch Randall C. Bacon Laurel Wreath Laureate devoted member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Los Angeles Alumni, Western Region has died. He served over 55 years in numerous leadership positions in the fraternal organization while simultaneously extending his exemplary visionary leadership in the field of Public Administration with the County of Los Angeles, County of San Diego and the City of Los Angeles.
“Randall Bacon was an outstanding public servant in the city of Los Angeles where he served as general manager of the Department of General Services,” recalls Assemblyman Mike Davis, vice chair, California Legislative Black Caucus.
He was also a leader in the American Society for Public Administration in the city of Los Angeles and was national president of the Forum of Black Administrators and various organizations throughout the nation,” remarked Assemblyman Davis.
The Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday, November 23 at Angelus Funeral Home, 3875 South Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90008. The public viewing is between 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Omega Ceremony (Closed to the Public) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Family Tribute 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
On Saturday, November 24 the Funeral Church Service is at 11:00 a.m. at First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME) of Los Angeles, 2270 South Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018. Interment is at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301. Immediately after services there will be a repast celebration at the Los Angeles Kappa Kastle, 1846 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019.
The Bacon family asks that in lieu of cards, flowers and gifts, please consider making a donation in his name to help further champion the causes and organizations that he so passionately cared about – health and education. The memorial fund is being administered by the General Manager of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Inc.