John Spratt Bacot died on January 24, 2026 in Greenwood, South Carolina at the age of 84. He was the son of the late George Alexander Bacot and Eleanor Spratt Bacot.
He is survived by his loving children, Marion Bacot Clodfelter(Mitch) of Denver, North Carolina, and Adam Stephens Bacot(Lori) of Greenwood, South Carolina. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Sarah Holland Bacot, John Coleman Bacot(Cassie), Mason Elizabeth Bacot, Marion Kate Clodfelter, James Alexander Bacot, and great-granddaughters, Joy Lynn Bacot, Sarah Grace Bacot, and Holland Hope Bacot.
John was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife Marion Small Bacot, affectionately known as “Mishie”, and their eldest son, John Spratt Bacot, Jr.; his sister, Gary Ardele Spinks and brother-in-law, Raymond Floyd Spinks; his brother, George Alexander Bacot, Jr.; and his sister Jane Elliot Bacot.
He was a graduate of Columbia High School, The Citadel, Columbia Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary. John was ordained in the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A. in July of 1968 by the Florida Presbytery while serving in Destin, Florida, and served in churches in Columbia, South Carolina, Lake City, South Carolina, West Point, Mississippi, Safety Harbor, Florida, Tifton, Georgia, and Beulaville, North Carolina. John was thankful to have lived a long life and served the Presbyterian Church for over 45 years as an active and retired minister. He retired in 2004 as Pastor Emeritus of the Beulaville, North Carolina Presbyterian Church. He then served as an interim minister for several churches in the PCUSA beyond retirement.
John was grateful for the opportunity to get an education and for the many people who helped and encouraged him along the way. John was a sinner who loved Jesus. He also loved people and always felt that people were more important than things or even their sins. While living at Wesley Commons in Greenwood, John was known for his good humor and readiness to share what his family referred to as “Dad jokes” and the gifting of “crib crosses” and muffins and other goodies to many of the people that he encountered.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Asbury Hall, Wesley Commons, 1110 Marshall Road, Greenwood, South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you consider a donation to The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29409 or Beulaville Presbyterian Church, 205 East Main Street, Beulaville, North Carolina, 28518.
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Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Bacot family.