of Clinton, AR
May 22, 1947 - July 14, 2024
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, Reverend Vaughn Douglas Marsden walked into the arms of Jesus. Vaughn was born on May 22, 1947 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to Harry Marsden and Gertrude Marsden Oakley.
Vaughn grew up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School. He went to college at Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee with a degree in education and became a high school history teacher in Sikeston, Missouri. In 1975, he married Lynda MacBride. After their marriage, Vaughn was called to go to seminary and became a United Methodist Minister. During his ministry he was the Conference Coordinator for the North Arkansas Conference Council on Youth Ministries and the Jurisdictional Coordinator for the South Central Jurisdictional Youth Ministries Organization. He loved youth ministries. This led him to take many youth tour trips to Washington DC and New York City and also many youth events throughout the years.
Vaughn loved the Arkansas Razorbacks, New York Yankees, and he loved to fish. His favorite was trout fishing on the Little Red. He always had a great fish story. He learned to tie his own flies and made many. Vaughn loved his family and was a strong Christian man. He had a very sarcastic sense of humor and was loved by many. Vaughn was the best dad, ''Bain'', brother, and uncle.
Vaughn is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Jo Marsden and Donald and Gertrude Oakley, his wife, Lynda MacBride Marsden, John and Lenora MacBride, and his son-in-law, Wade Hall.
Vaughn is survived by his daughters, Annalisa Hall of Clinton, Arkansas and Reagan (Aaron) Smith of Sherwood, Arkansas, one grandson, Kalyn Clemons of Clinton, Arkansas, three granddaughters, Kendall Pounds of Clinton, Arkansas, Adalyn Hall of Clinton, Arkansas, and Savannah Smith of Sherwood, Arkansas, one great-granddaughter, Chealzea Clemons of Clinton, Arkansas, his sisters, Sharlyn (Dave) Krok of Greenfield Township, Pennsylvania, Faith Cook of Bowie, Maryland and Darlene (Rev. Bob) Smith of St. Joseph, Michigan, his brothers, Kevin Marsden of Scranton, Pennsylvania and Donald (Theresa) Oakley of Ashland, Pennsylvania, aunts, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Clinton United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Spires Cemetery at a later date.
A special thanks to Superior Manor Nursing and Gentiva Hospice.
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16 Condolence(s)
Allen Marsden
Saturday, July 20, 2024
I was so sorry to hear of Vaughn's passing. In the late 50"s, we played a lot of Basketball,Wiffle ball and Baseball together and had so much fun being outside enjoying nature. My prayers go out to his family and peace be with you.
Annette Little
Friday, July 19, 2024
Nancy Mancuso Shields
Thursday, July 18, 2024
I met Vaughn on the first day high school at BFHS, Carbondale, PA in 1961, he sat behind me for four years. We (HE) disected the frog in Biology and I gladly took the grade!!! He has been one of my dearest friends for the past 59 years. Fly High, Vaughn, you were one of the Best!!! Our sincere condolences to Vaughn's family, especially Sharlyn, Annalisa, Reagan and Kendall!!! Nancy & Terry Shields
Hassel Long
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Jo Nell Warren
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
We loved Vaughn and Lynda. Praying for all of you in the loss of your father.
Terry Gregory
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
I have so many wonderful memories of Vaughn. We served on CCYM together for many years. He was always supportive of all the adults and youth. I know he was a good and faithful servant and I thank God for his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Karla smith Elliott
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
I am saddened and feel that Everyone that knew Brother Vaughn will truly miss him and the stories that so often sidetracked his thoughts... although, he always found his way back to finish the sermon. I pray for peace, happiness and warm memories to fill the hearts of Annalisa and Reagan and their families. I will Always remember your kindness Brother Vaughn.
Deborah Kerrigan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
I am sorry for your loss! Vaughn was a good man and a great man of God. He and Linda are reunited in heaven!
Mark Mohr
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Vaughn was a wonderful father, husband, pastor, and a good man. God bless and keep him by His side. Vaughn was a friend and a comfort to the Mohr family. He is remembered with kindness, patience, wisdom, and humor - a life of service well lived.
Rev. Velda S. Bell
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Pastor Vaughn was a great pastor, preacher and teacher of scripture in a very practical way. He truly cared. It was under Vaughn's leadership, direction and compassion that I answered my call to ministry. He was also the preacher that baptized my daughter, Susie. R.I.P. Vaughn--you will be greatly missed!
Lu Harding
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
I first met Vaughn while we were both doing youth ministry. It was a joy to spend time with him again while he pastored Clinton and I was at Mount Eagle. I appreciated his sense of humor, his sermons, and his theology.
Ruth Crowley
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss I know he is with Lynda they are both rejoicing in Heaven. Love to you all a classmate of Linda's
Martina Panel
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Annalisa and family we are so sorry to hear about your dads passing. Prayers for all in this difficult time . God bless you all.
Martina and family
Lori Treat
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Vaughn touched many lives while here with us. I'm proud to say that I was one of those lives. Rest well Brother Vaughn.
Kenny
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The trout in heaven are not safe, and Vaughn's arrival signals feeding the multitudes will nit be a problem. Vaughn was a good man that did the Lord's work and helped those that he could. He will be long and fondly remembered. God bless his family and guide them through these times.
Elizabeth (Sisco) Tomlinson
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
I’m sorry for your loss. Vaughn was a wonderful man and a boss to my mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you.