BORN

1921

DIED

2017

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Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

2551 North Armistead Ave

Hampton, Virginia

Ray Vaughan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 12, 2017.

Ray Vaughan passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 one week after his 96th birthday. He was born in Isle of Wight County on August 4, 1921, and lived in Hampton, Virginia, for most of his adult life. He was the ninth and last surviving son of George Washington Vaughan and Berta Lou Rose Vaughan. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II, stationed in Guam. After his service, he returned to Hampton and continued his employment at Newport News Shipbuilding. He retired from NNS in 1980 as a General Foreman in the 043 Maintenance Department after 40 years of service.

Ray was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and insisted on driving himself there each Sunday, as he didn't want to impose on anyone. He was a good Christian man who was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed volunteering for many years at Hampton Sentara Careplex Hospital.

In addition to his parents and eight brothers, Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Bradshaw Vaughan; two of his daughters, Judy Vaughan Gascon and Lisa Vaughan Swinney; three grandchildren, Harley, Joli, and Tyler Swinney; and one great-grandson, Jackson Gascon.

He is survived by his son, Michael Ray Vaughan and his wife, Lynn of Pittsboro, North Carolina; his daughter, Sandra Richardson and her husband, George of Newport News, Virginia; his grandchildren, Tony Gascon and his wife, Joy, Joanne Robinson, Grant Gascon and his wife, Erika, Ben Vaughan and his wife, Amy, Jodi Carr and her husband, Greg, Lindsay Vaughan, and Dawn Smith and her husband, Gary; eighteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mohammed of Sentara Careplex Hospital, all the nurses on the 4th floor, and the in-hospital Hospice personnel who took such good and compassionate care of our Dad in the last week of his life. You were our angels during a very difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Cancer Society, 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452, or to the Sentara Careplex Auxiliary, 3000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, Virginia 23666.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a service celebrating Ray's life will be held at 3:00 pm. Entombment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park.

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August 14, 2017

William Owens

My condolence to the family of Ray Vaughan. He truly will be missed by those who loved and adored him. The family are in my prayers.

August 14, 2017

Sandra Edwards

My condolences to Sandra, Mike and families.Your father was such a kind and gentle soul.I pray that God will comfort your hearts during this sad time.
I am sorry that I cannot be there with you but I can no longer drive to Newport News but I will be holding each of you in my thoughts and prayers.

August 14, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Vaughan. May you all find comfort knowing he lived with special mightiness according to Psalm 90:10.

August 13, 2017

Alice Baker

We are so sorry to hear that Ray has passed away, but are sure that he was warmly welcomed in Heaven by his Savior. Ray was the Greeter for our connect group. He was faithful to this job and to his church. Bobby and I thank God that we knew Ray as a special friend. We pray God's comfort for his family. Alice Baker

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Aug

15

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

2551 North Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666

Aug

15

Service

3:00 p.m.

Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

2551 North Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666

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