Danny Bacon was born on December 28, 1958, at St. Thomas Hospital in Colby, Kansas, to Lloyd “Red” and Ila “Jean” (Lowrey) Bacon. He spent his childhood in Rexford, Kansas, and began 8th grade at Hoxie Grade School in 1972. He graduated with the Hoxie High School Class of 1977.
After high school, Danny worked at Tebo Implement in Hoxie for a year before attending Salina Vo-Tech, where he graduated in 1980 as a diesel mechanic. He was a loyal friend to all—always willing to lend a hand to a classmate or neighbor in need.
In 1981, Danny began working for Western Geophysical, a job that took him around the world. In 1985, he moved to Chanute, Kansas, where he worked at McGuire Implement. He later co-owned Tom’s Automotive, where he specialized in transmission work and restoring old vehicles.
Danny’s career path took another turn in 1997 when he began delivering food for Schwan’s. In 2002, he joined the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) in Grainfield, eventually transferring to the Hoxie office, where he remained until his retirement in May 2024.
One of the most memorable chapters of Danny’s life began in 1995 during a hunting trip in Plainville, Kansas. After dining at the Prairie Hotel, he left his phone number for a beautiful waitress named Ronda. A few days later, she decided to call. That call changed everything. Ronda and her daughter Ashley soon moved to Chanute with Danny, and he and Ronda were married on June 19, 1997, at the Assemblies of God Church in Chanute.
Danny and Ronda welcomed two children: Bryce L. Bacon, born July 26, 1997, and Danielle Bacon, born March 23, 2006. The family later moved to Hoxie and purchased the Hoxie Motel. Over the years, the motel welcomed guests from all over, but Danny especially cherished the friendships he made with the faithful hunters from Northeast Kansas. He loved the early mornings, and late nights spent chasing waterfowl.
Though Danny had a deep passion for mechanics, his greatest love was for his family and his Lord Jesus Christ. He treasured every moment spent with them—especially hunting and fishing with his kids and grandkids and serving the Lord. Known for his almost exclusive camo wardrobe, it was rare to see him wearing anything else.
Danny was a storyteller with a gift of gab—if he said he needed to talk, you knew to clear your schedule. He never met a stranger, always had a tool to lend, and was known for “collecting everything” because, as he’d say, “you never know when you might need it.”
Danny leaves behind a legacy of loyalty, laughter, and love. He was a man who lived with intention and gave generously of his time, talents, and heart.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Henry “Red” and Ila “Jean” Bacon.
He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Ronda of the home; children, Ashley Breese and husband Andrew of Topeka, Kansas; Bryce Bacon and Raelyn Kelly- Stone of Hoxie, Kansas and Danielle Bacon of Hoxie, Kansas; sister, Marcy Gilbert and husband Keith of Rexford; grandchildren, Talon and Trace Breese and Serenity.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Hoxie Christian Church, 1025 Queen Ave., Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will be at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home in Hoxie on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with the family receiving friends from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. A lunch will be served in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. Burial will follow the lunch at 1:30 PM in the Rexford Cemetery, Rexford, Kansas.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Danny L. Bacon Memorial Fund to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].