Vaughn Eugene Ray
Graveside services for Vaughn Eugene Ray, 50, Lebanon, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Homeland Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Ray died at 7:01 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born January 10, 1963, at Long Beach, California, to James Percvial Ray and Robbie Jean Webster Ray. He worked in maintenance at the Ft. Leonard Wood Base and enjoyed scuba diving.
He is survived by his daughter, Makayla Ray, West Plains, Missouri, the mother of his daughter, Melinda Brenton, husband, Bryan, West Plains, Missouri, one brother, Gerald Ray, wife, Tina, Tulare, California; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
His parents precede him in death.
Mr. Ray will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Saturday until noon Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
James Ray
May 3, 2013 @ 11:54 am
It saddens my heart to hear this news, Makayla your dad was a good hand and a good friend. The world will be a lesser place without him, his smile and laughter. Your daddy love you very much and he talked about you all the time. You have my sincere condolences. Rev. James Ray
The Family of Keith Rogers
May 3, 2013 @ 12:43 pm
We are deeply sorry for the tragic death of Vaughn. Our family shares your pain and prays that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you at this time and the days to come.
Don Cryderman
May 3, 2013 @ 2:53 pm
My heart goes out to his daughter and his family. I was working for the Missouri Army National Guard @ Fort Leonard Wood, when Vaughn first started there as the grounds-keeper and then when he got hired on with Maintenance Facilities.
Vaughn was a good natured person, good friend, he was well mannered man, respectful, and a hard worker, easy to talk to and with. I knew him well and had allot of good times working him. Vaughn always had a smile, and was fun to be around.
He will be missed, and a loss to all.
My prayers and sympathy goes out to the whole family.
I will miss his humor and friendship.
Don Cryderman (Retired)
Missouri Army National Guard
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Paul McBride
May 3, 2013 @ 3:31 pm
You will be missed.
Josh mullins
May 4, 2013 @ 12:23 pm
For the short time I had the pleasure of knowing Vaughn I found that he was a great dude! You will be greatly missed and my heart goes out to you, Makayla! I’m so sorry for your loss and you have been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for you! I’ll never forget that smile and unique laugh!
Nedra Wilson
May 6, 2013 @ 7:47 pm
My heart was very sad to hear of this tragic. I have known Vaughn pretty much my whole life. He was always very nice and pleasant to be around. I am so very sorry for his family and my prayers are with each one of you. May he rest in peace.
Sharon Hott
May 6, 2013 @ 8:30 pm
Makayla, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I will miss him too. Your grandfather Percy was my brother so your Dad was my nephew. It is very hard to lose a father but God is right there with you and he loves you and cares about you. Your father will live on in you with all the love he has given you and all the things you have learned from him. I love you very much and know God will take care of you.
All my love
Aunt Sharon
Elizabeth Barrera
May 8, 2013 @ 3:03 pm
Makayla: I am so grieved about Vaughn. I am Percy’s sister and Vaughn was my nephew. We loved him very much and he was the same age as my youngest son. Lavell and Vaughn always played together when they were young, when we went to California. I know how hard to lose your father, but God will always give you the strength to carry on. You, your mother, Grandma Margaret and Gerald and his family are all in our prayers. I still have your picture on Grandma Belle’s dresser when you were little. We love you very much and just know that you had wonderful father. His love and all of the precious memories you have of him will always live in your heart. We will miss him so much. May the Lord keep you in the hollow of His hand and give you peace and strength during this very trying time.
Love and prayers,
Aunt Liz and Uncle Loy, and Lavell and Lynard (your father’s cousins)