Robert G Vaughn's Obituary
Robert G. Vaughn, Sr. 80, of Pana, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Robert was born April 23, 1934 in Decatur to Orville Glen and Eva (Carter) Vaughn. He was a Navy Veteran. He married Phyllis McKinney on February 16, 1957 in Decatur. She passed on January 5, 1999.
He is survived by five sons, Donald (Betty) Vaughn of Cowden, Dennis (Kathi) Vaughn of Altamont, Gregory Vaughn of Herrick, Richard Vaughn of Herrick and James Vaughn of Pana; three daughters, Dianna (Victor) Gulley of Clinton, Teressa (Larry) Rench of Herrick and Tammie Vaughn of Shelbyville; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Woods of Richmond, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; one son, Robert Vaughn, Jr. and one grandson, John McDonal.
Services to celebrate the life of Robert G. Vaughn, Sr. will be 3:30 p.m. Friday at Post Oak Cemetery in St. Elmo. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated later.
The family of Robert G. Vaughn, Sr. is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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