It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James A. Vaughn Sr. of Salem, Illinois, who passed away on December 28, 2021, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James A. Vaughn Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Wilmer Vaughn and Pauline Vaughn (Stein); and his former life partner Norma (Donoho). He is survived by : his daughter Debra Krohe (Vaughn); his brother Richard Vaughn; his children, Sharon Goostree (John) of McAlester, OK and James A. Vaughn, Jr. of Salem; his son-in-law Ben Krohe of Arenzville; his grandchildren, April Vaughn (Ricky Royer) of Belleville, IL, Brian Krohe (Marlene) of Bluff Spring, IL, Jacob Vaughn (Danielle) of St. Petersburg, FL, Jason Goostree (Jacy) of Carter, OK, Eric Goostree (Jennifer) of McAlester, OK and Brad Krohe of Kansas City, MO.; his great grandchildren, Austin Krohe (Heather) of Rushville, IL, Brice Krohe of Bluff Springs, IL, Clayton Vaughn of Spring Hill, FL, Justin Vaughn of Valdosta, GA, Morgan Vaughn of Las Vegas, NV, Jack, Brady Wootton of Carter, OK, Sarah, Abby, Hannah Goostree of McAlester, OK and Aspen Royer of Belleville, IL.; his great great grandchildren, Kevin and Eli Krohe of Rushville, IL.; and his sister Linda Kay Smith (Bob) of Grand Island, NE. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family kindly request masks be worn during the services and social distancing be observed.

Memorials may be made to the Donor's choice and will be accepted by the Sutherland - Rankin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 97, 310 N. Broadway, Salem, IL 62881, entrusted with the family's care.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutherland-Garnier & Sons Funeral Home