Monett Times: Obituaries: Leon Vaughn (08/30/10)

Leon Vaughn, age 76, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at his home in Monett. Leon was born on October 3, 1933 in Hickory, AR, the son of the late Loyd Wayne and Pearl Edna (Tucker) Vaughn.

Leon was the owner and operator of Vaughn's Trucking and Construction, starting the business in 1959 initially as a hay and wood hauler. He was also a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Monett, a past member of Monett Jaycees, and loved spending time with his family and his dog Sadie. Leon also had a passion for hard work and mowing lawns. Leon married Dolores Lombard on December 27, 1952 in Toledo, OR and she survives.

Additional survivors include two sons: Jerry Vaughn and wife, Linda, of Pierce City, MO; Danny Vaughn and wife, Julie, of Monett; three grandchildren: Chadd Vaughn and wife, Jennifer, Jacob Vaughn and Josie Vaughn, all of Monett; two twin great-grandsons: Lane and Grant Vaughn, of Monett; three sisters: Earline England, of Monett, Nadine Bearden, of Toledo, OR and Connie Gilette, of Neosho, MO.

Leon was preceded in death by one son, Rick Vaughn; two brothers, Donald and Wayne Vaughn; and two sisters, Roxanne Cupp and Shirley Vaughn.

Funeral services for Mr. Vaughn will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the Buchanan Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Chris Carver and Pastor Noel George will officiate. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monett.

The family will receive friends at the Buchanan Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorial contributions have been requested to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhomemonett.com.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO.

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