David Vaughn

Mr. James David Vaughn, age 65, of Fairview Cove Road, Altoona, Alabama died at his home on Friday, September 14, 2018 after suffering from a long-term illness, surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held at Two o’clock p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Aurora Baptist Church with Bro. Chad Robertson and Bro. Jeff Rowan officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.

Mr. Vaughn was born in Alabama on August 19, 1953 to Lester & Mamie Vaughn. He was a life-long resident of Etowah County. He was retired from the Etowah County Road Department with 20 years of service. He also served as an Etowah County Sheriff’s Reserve Deputy. He worked and assisted with the Walnut Grove Fire Department, Walnut Grove Police Department and Altoona Police Department. He was a hard working and devoted husband, farther and grandfather. Known as the “go to” person for anything you needed, he will be deeply missed by family, friends, community and anyone that knew him.

Mr. Vaughn is survived by his wife of 45 years: Barbara “Penny” Green Vaughn of Altoona, Son & Daughter-in-Law: Jason & Amy Vaughn of Altoona, Grandchildren: Jarrin Vaughn, Reece Washburn and Baylee Grayson, Brothers & Sister-in-Law: Travis Vaughn and Thomas & Kathy Vaughn all of Altoona, Sisters & Brothers-in-Law: Marie Rowan of Boaz, Mary Sue & Buddy Trayler and Gail & Joe Gobles all of Altoona and Betty & Jerry Umphrey of Rainbow City. Mr. Vaughn was preceded in death by his parents, Brother: Robert Vaughn and Sisters: Jean Parrish, Lorene McCright and Opal Stanfield.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Shepherd’s Cove Hospice, 408 Martling Road, Albertville, AL 35951.