Ernest James Vaughn
Details:
Passed: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Funeral: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Age: 82
Location: Greer, SC
Veteran
Ernest James Vaughn, 82, of the Oneal area, widower of Annie Lou Beacham Vaughn, died April 15, 2012 at The Cottages at Brushy Creek.
A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Otho and Inez Wilkerson Vaughn, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church. James co-owned Oneal Grocery for over 30 years. He served Lake Cunningham Fire District as a Commissioner for 40 years. His commitment to his community led to his receiving the State of South Carolina?s Highest Honor, The Order of the Palmetto, in 1998 and to having a day designated to Honor Him by Greenville County Council.
Surviving:
Surviving are a son, Jim Vaughn; a sister, Lois Morgan; a granddaughter, Jordan Vaughn; a sister-in-law and husband, Thelma and Wayne Tate; brother-in-law and wife, Tom and Shirley Beacham; and sister-in-laws, Velma Fowler and Lila Sandlin.
Funeral Services:
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at The Wood Mortuary, conducted by Rev. Judy Alford. Burial will follow in Wood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 12:30-1:45 p.m. Thursday at The Wood Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Mountain View United Methodist Church Building Fund, 6525 Mountain View Road, Taylors, SC 29687.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
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