James Vaughn Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Vaughn of Steelville, Missouri, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 78, on January 19, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Albert Lee Vaughn and Anna Elizabeth Hutson Vaughn; his parents-in-law, Clarence and Bonnie Driemeyer; and his brother-in-law Jerry Emerson.

He is survived by : his wife Joyce Vaughn of Steelville, MO; his children, Paula Stice (Scott) of Steelville, MO, Laura Ruether (Keith) of Lebanon, MO, Jason Vaughn (Keli) of Bolivar, MO, Ellen Lauer (Craig) of Arnold, MO and Jared Vaughn (Ashley) of Bolivar, MO; his grandchildren, Katie Stice, Jessica Turnbough (Heath), Rachel Woodall (Joshua), Kara Copling (Kalem), Michael Ruether (Carly), Heather Lewis (Antwaun), Erica Vaughn, Joshua Vaughn, Nathanael, Isaiah, Naomi, Lydia, Gideon Lauer, Anna and Austin Vaughn; his great grandchildren, Elaina and Elissa Turnbough; his siblings, Dennis Vaughn (Robin) and Carolyn Emerson of St. Charles, MO; and his sister-in-law Bonnie Heying (Lynn). He is also survived by other relatives; and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Gideon's International, Meramec Camp #U24120, P.O. Box 302, Sullivan, MO 63080 or FBC Arnold, "One Less Orphan", 2012 Missouri State Road, Arnold, MO 63052.