Lorin Leroy Vaughn
Funeral services for Lorin Leroy Vaughn, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2017 at First Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Vaughn passed away at 7:45 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2017 at his home.
He was born July 5, 1938, at Morehouse, Missouri, to Lorin Vaughn, Sr. and Bertha May Harlan Vaughn. On March 5, 1960, he was married at Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, to Gloria Jean Lyons, who preceded him in death on May 24, 2000. Mr. Vaughn was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He worked for twenty-seven years as a Probation and Parole Supervisor for the Missouri Department of Corrections. He served on the Citizens Advisory Board for Missouri Parole and Probation and enjoyed reading and woodworking. Mr. Vaughn was a member of First Baptist Church.
He is survived by two children, Michael Vaughn and wife, Lori, Springfield, Missouri and Melissa Lowe and husband, David, Willow Springs, Missouri; two grandchildren, Sophia and Natalie Vaughn; one brother, Larry Vaughn and wife, Judy, St. Genevieve, Missouri; one sister, Laquitta Herren, Venice, Florida; one sister-in-law, Carol Yecko, Finleyville, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and wife preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to OMC Shaw Cancer Treatment Center and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jennifer Bowman
December 19, 2017 @ 8:49 pm
Leroy will be so missed. He was a precious gentle man that showed the love of Jesus by his kindness toward all people. He will be truly missed but his reward in heaven is great. I know he had many jewels in his crown to lay down at the feet of Jesus. He and his wife Gloria showed Christ like love to all. What an example to us all.
Celebrating your new life with the King of Kings through tears.
Because HE lives, we can face tomorrow.
Jennifer Harlan Bowman
Keith Weaver
December 20, 2017 @ 7:26 am
Many good times with Lorin at the Sheriff’s Office years ago. Last time we visited was a few years ago at the dentist’s office when we shared some memories and laughs. He’ll be missed…
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
Karen Moresea Pierce
December 20, 2017 @ 7:50 pm
Lorin was a gentle and kind man. One of my fondest memories of him and Gloria was visiting the farm. He would take us out to the field pic cotton, watermelon and tease the bulls. I didn’t see you often but my memories are forever and I thank you for that. May God grant you eternal rest.
Jordan Wood
December 21, 2017 @ 9:06 am
I am sorry for your loss and I am praying for your family
Walter & Barbara Barnard
December 22, 2017 @ 2:21 pm
So sorry to hear of Lorin’s passing. He will be greatly missed. I worked with Lorin at Century 21. He was a kind and caring man. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest in peace my friend.
Judge R.Jack Garrett, Ret.
December 23, 2017 @ 12:57 pm
Lorin had character and standards which made him worthy of the trust and respect of the legal and civil community. He came into his work on the flood tide and left at its ebb. It was my privilege to be his friend. All should have learned from him. Some did.