William Carl "Billy" Vaughn

William Carl "Billy" Vaughn obituary

William Vaughn Obituary

Dec. 16, 1931 - Dec. 28, 2012
William (Billy) Carl Vaughn
William (Billy) Carl Vaughn died peacefully Friday evening, December 28, 2012 at Huntsville Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Hutton Vaughn; daughter, Carla Jo Vaughn Rathburn and husband Chris; grandchildren, Brittany Lynn Moore, Courtney Elizabeth Moore, and Dylan Keith Moore; a brother and sister and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helen Vaughn; brother, Henry Garner Vaughn; and son, Andrew Lee Vaughn.
Billy was a 1949 graduate of Monrovia High School and a 1953 graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Institute now Auburn University with a degree in Agriculture. That fall he entered the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lt. After his army service he worked in procurement at the U.S. Army and Missile Command and later worked at NASA . He joined his brother, Ronald Gray Vaughn, in farming and was awarded the Madison County Cattleman of the year award. Health problems prompted his return to NASA where he worked until retirement.
In 1992, Billy earned The Silver Snoopy Award given by NASA Manned Flight Awareness for outstanding performance. He was a charter member of the Monrovia Volunteer Fire Department. Billy was known to be devoted to his family and as being very charitable to his community. He enjoyed his work as a community and family historian.
Visitation will be Monday, December 31st at Berryhill Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. with funeral to follow immediately at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Fowlkes Cemetery. Tim Rice and Brian Milby will conduct the services. Pallbearers will be Ron Adams, Jacob Aizikovitz, Roger Martin, Dave Mellberg, Clark Moore, Scott Sexton, Phil Walker, Doug Wise and George Woodruff .
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fowlkes Cemetery Funds to: Art Lynch; 281 Lynch Road; Madison, Alabama 35757 or Monrovia Community Library.

Published by AL.com (Huntsville) from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2012.
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Billy Vaughn was one of the finest Christian men that I have ever known. He was a great friend of mine. He was also a father figure to me. He was a very smart intelligent man. He could do anything. I knew him for about ten years. He, his wife Glady´s, my wife and I did a lot of things together. We became very close friends. I did several projects for him the last couple years of his life. He was the most generous man I have ever known. He help people in his community, the local schools, and anyone in need whether he knew them or not. I remember going to Etheridge, Tennessee to the Amish Community with him on several occasions and he would always take a van load of paper products and things for the kids. They all loved him and he loved them. In December 2012 I lost the best friend I ever had and the Monrovia Community lost a great resident. My wife and I are still great friends with his widow Glady´s. We do all we can for her and also do a lot of things with her. She is the most giving person we know. She is honest and giving like Billy was. I miss Billy so much. I hope to see him again one day in Heaven. We miss and love you Billy, thanks for all the memories and being a great friend.
Ron Adams December 23, 2022.

Ron Adams

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December 23, 2022

Mrs. Vaughn and family, I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Vaughn's passing. I enjoyed knowing him very much. He was a kind man and extremely thoughtful. He will be missed. God Bless you all.

Mark Carroll

January 7, 2013

Billy was our wonderful friend and mentor. We enjoyed all of our good times together. We will miss him very much but find comfort in all our wonderful memories of this good man.

Ron Adams

January 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charlie and Dean Borum

December 31, 2012

We will sorely miss Billy but will hold him in our hearts. Our prayers are for Gladys and the family that they may find peace and solitude with time.

John & Jan Vaughn

December 31, 2012

So sorry on hearing of Billy,s passing. He was a great friend.
Ray B. Woods

December 31, 2012

Billy brought so much joy and happiness to our lives by being our friend. He will live in our memories and our hearts as one of the"GREATS". We will miss him. We love you Gladys, Carla & kids.
Terry & Kim Davis

Kim Davis

December 30, 2012

I am so sorry Billy has passed. He was on my mind earlier this week. I had not seen him in years, but have nice memories of his sense of humor and sweet demeanor. My prayers are with your family.

Sharmon Vickers

December 30, 2012

Dr Joseph Clark and his staff are deeply saddened to hear of Mr Vaughn's passing. He was a wonderful man with a generoust heart and a beautiful smile. Rest in peace our friend.

Selena Johnson

December 30, 2012

Will and I have such fond memories of you two. Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Time will ease the pain and the sweet memories will remain. Our love, Will and Sue

Sue Alexander

December 30, 2012

Uncle Billy was such a kind and generous man who took good care of his family. We will miss him but rejoice that he and Drew are now reunited on God's celestial shore.

Ronda Vaughn West

December 29, 2012

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