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Obituary for Donald Paul Bach
Donald Paul Bach, 63, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Don was born on January 8, 1958, in Illinois, the son of Chester and Laura Bach. He spent his formative years in Satellite, Florida, where he graduated from High School. After graduation, he continued his education at Georgia Technical University, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. While earning his degree in Civil Engineering, he was a participant in the school cooperative program. He was placed at the Water Works Division of the US Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg. After graduation, he accepted a position in the Mississippi Delta overseeing the removal of Asbestos from buildings. He continued his education at Mississippi State University, earning A Masters Degree in Engineering. A long time resident of Jackson, he began working as an engineer for the City of Jackson, where he retired in 2015.
A man of deep faith he was a communicant of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans, LA and St. James’ Episcopal Church in Jackson.
Don enjoyed traveling especially to his condo in Vero Beach and his cabin in Allegheny County, New York.
He is survived by his husband, Geoffrey Acker of Clinton; children, Darlene of GA; Donald Paul of Tulsa, OK; Marjorie Louise (Drew) of Petal and Karen Elizabeth of Petal. Don is also survived by his grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Aralyn of Jackson; Oliver of Jackson; Talon of Jackson; and Harper of Petal.
Don was a charitable man, always giving to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. In honor of Don, the family request memorials be made to St. Jude.
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