P. Raleigh Bacon, Jr

Peyton Raleigh Bacon Jr, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Raleigh was born on September 24, 1942, in Hinesville, GA to Peyton Raleigh Bacon and Olive Gooden Bacon, the fourth of 5 children: Mary Ogle (Buddy), William (Bill) Bacon (Marjorie), Shirley Spencer (Bill), and Gregg Bacon (Mable). He was a graduate of Jenkins High School and a student at Armstrong College.

In 1961, Raleigh married his high school sweetheart, Gail Jenkins. Raleigh served in the Army and was stationed in Germany in 1966. Gail joined him and they traveled in Europe and have often retold fond memories of that time together. Raleigh began his career in banking in 1970, at Savannah Bank & Trust where he met many lifelong friends. He worked through two mergers with First Union and Wachovia Bank before retiring. Several months into retirement he returned to work for his good friend, Jimmy Burnsed, at Bryan Bank & Trust. Raleigh became active in the Richmond Hill community, was a member of the Exchange Club and attended the Band of Brothers Bible study. Raleigh and Gail were members at Bull Street Baptist Church and enjoyed serving meals on Wednesday nights with their Sunday School class. He was currently a member of Community Bible Church in Savannah.

In addition to his wife, Gail, Raleigh leaves behind his son, Peyton R. Bacon III (Trey) (Shannon), grandchildren Sydney Pesch (Will) and Andrew Bacon of Savannah, GA; brother, Gregg Bacon (Mable) of Land O’ Lakes, FL and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Georgia Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Glennville, GA.

The family would like to thank the staff of Summer Breeze Senior Living, Bridge Hospice, Azalealand Nursing Home and Hospice Savannah for their care and companionship.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you consider a donation in Raleigh’s memory to Blood Cancer United.

Care and Services are entrusted to Brannen Family Funeral Services, Glennville, Georgia. "Our Family Serving Your Family."