Claude Dale Baisden
1950—2025

Claude (Dale) Baisden, 74, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.

Born Dec. 3, 1950, he was the son of the late Claude and Ora Lea (Fitzpatrick) Baisden.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandchild, Dylan Baisden.

Claude was a retired Columbia Gas worker and a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.

Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Donna (Nunley) Baisden; children Reco (Robin) Preece, Gail and Ladale Baisden, Brandi (Matthew) Baisden, Timothy (Brittany) Baisden; grandchildren Channing (Kierstin) Preece, Kaeleb Baisden, Jaxson Brewer, Brayden Baisden, Gabriel Baisden, Marilda Hatfield, Benton Hatfield, Addy Hatfield; great-grandchildren Natilynn and Liam Preece; and siblings Glenna Gillman, Terry (Sue) Baisden, Brenda (Don) Davis, Deleana (Bobby) Ooten.

Visitation services will be Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, from noon until 3 p.m. with Military Rites performed after the visitation. Bobby Perry will officiate. Per Claude’s wishes, he will be cremated after his services.