George Joseph Vaughan

80, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2007. He was born in Somerville, MA, on January 18, 1927. He was the third oldest child of eight children to Mike and Marie Vaughan who emigrated from Ireland. He joined the Navy at age 17 and served in WW II in the Pacific. He later joined the U.S. Army and served his country honorably for 30 years. He retired as a Command Sergeant Major, having served twice in VietNam. He received the Bronze Star with "V" for Valor, the Combat Infantry Badge, and other commendations. He also worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 14 years. He met his wife Waltraud "Wally" (Thomas) in Ostheim, Germany and they married in 1950. Waltraud's parents and family adored him. He was a wonderful, encouraging father to Daniel Vaughan, Evelyn Petrinowitsch, Robert Vaughan and Cynthia Vaughan. His jovial nature made everyone around him happy. He had a very gentle nature and would do anything for his family. He was very proud of all his family. He was a member of the Louisville Hiking Club for almost 30 years and loved the outdoors, Woodworking, travel and taking walks with his wife. In addition to his loving wife and his children and their spouses, Judy Vaughan, Ernst Petrinowitsch and Eileen Vaughan, his memory will be cherished by his grandchildren Kelby Vaughan (spouse Carissa), Stuart Vaughan (spouse Sara) Anna Vaughan and Maureen Vaughan. He has one great grandchild, Hannah Claire Vaughan. He has five siblings Mary Gagnon, Tom Vaughan, Joe Vaughan, Frank Vaughan and Lawrence Vaughan. Funeral Services were held Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, LOUISVILLE, KY. Burial with military honors at Cave Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Louisville