John McClellen Baysden, 90, of Brandon, FL, formerly of the Huntington and Charleston area, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009.
He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, and had been a 35 year resident of Brandon, FL.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tampa, where he was a church musician and had served several terms as clerk of the session. He was a graduate of Marshall University and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and The Korean Conflict. He retired from industrial finance with Westinghouse after many years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Freda and a daughter, Julie Marie Baysden.
Service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Graceland Memorial Park Chapel, South Charleston, where burial will follow, with Dr. Dennis Johnson officiating. Friends and family may gather 1 hour prior.
Memorial contributions may be made to the 1st Presbyterian Church of Tampa, 412 Zack St., Tampa, FL 33602.
A memorial service will be held in early January 2010 at his church in Tampa.
Local arrangements are in care of Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV.