John William (Pluck) Baty

Highlands - John William (Pluck) Baty, 92, of Sassafras Gap Road, Highlands, NC passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Henry J. and Mary Silla Crane Baty. He was married to Eva Hedden Baty who died June 15, 1999. Mr. Baty was a Marine Veteran of WWII and was a retired carpenter and painter.

He is survived by one son, James Hedden Baty of Waverly, TN; two brothers, Clarence Baty of Norcross, GA and Herbert Baty of Alpharetta, GA. 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane B. Rogers.

Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 10 at 5:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with the Rev. Walter Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00-5:00 PM, one hour prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Top Relay for Life.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.