Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Jul 18, 1931 - Jan 15, 2013
Charlene, Derinda, and Brenda, may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Bruce & Karen Wilson
January 19, 2013 | Taylorville, IL
Dear Charlene and Family: I am so very sorry to hear of Jerry's illness and death. We missed seeing you guys in Ft. Myers Beach this Christmas... just isn't the same without you and the Byrds!! I'm sorry I won't be able to attend the services but will certainly be thinking of you all.
With heartfelt sympathies,
Toni Trumper
January 18, 2013 | Naples, FL
Katie and I were sorry to learn of Jerry's passing. I had the privilege of working with Jerry at Reasor Corp. over a 20 year period. As was with many others of the Reasor Corp. family, I admired him tremendously. He will be missed but always remembered as a friend of mine.
Steve Armstrong
January 18, 2013 | Charleston, IL
We were sorry to learn of Jerry's failing health and his death. I was an aaaociate of Jerry with the Reasor Corporation for over 25 years and Marilyn has been closely asssocited with Charlene for about as long as a member of the "lunch bunch. We share in the family's loss. Unforunately, due to the distance involved, we will not be able to attend the memorial services.
Marilyn & J. W. Oglesby
January 17, 2013
Charlene, Derinda, and Brenda: Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Losing a parent is a very hard time to face. And losing a partner is just as difficult. We are here for you. Knowing too well what you are going through. Peace, hope,and love to all.
Denise/Harold Fudge
January 17, 2013 | Kansas, IL
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Jan and Darrell McNamer
January 17, 2013 | Sebring, FL
Charlene and Family: What a shock. We were classmates for 16 years and would see each other at the various reunions. This past summer we were able to spend some time together for which I am thankful. May God ease your pain. He was truly a life-long friend. Norm Endsley Bartonville IL.
January 17, 2013
CHARLESTON, IL – Gerald Kent "Jerry" Vaughn, age 81 of Charleston, passed away at home in the loving and comforting presence of his family on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Adams Funeral Chapel with Reverend Walter Carlson officiating. Services will begin with Masonic Services conducted by members and guests of Charleston Masonic Lodge #35 A.F. & A.M. Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment, with Military Rites conducted by the Honor Guard of the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592, will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. It is requested that memorial gifts in his honor be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Jerry was born on July 18, 1931 in Charleston and was a son of the late Guy and Elizabeth Opal (Shriner) Vaughn. He married M. Charlene Schwartz on April 1, 1953 in Charleston and they have enjoyed fifty-nine years of friendship and marriage. In addition to Charlene, Jerry is survived by two loving and devoted daughters, Derinda Vaughn and Brenda (Vaughn) Schlaline and husband Bob, all of Wilmington, North Carolina; twin grandsons, Connor and Robbie Schlaline; and a sister-in-law, Pauline Vaughn of North Carolina. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Ann King and two brothers, Dale Vaughn and Wendell Dean Vaughn.
Jerry was a hard worker growing up on the family farm. Following high school he attained a Bachelors Degree in Business at Eastern Illinois University and was a United States Navy Veteran. For many years Jerry was employed at the Reasor Corporation as a Comptroller and Vice-President. He later accepted a position as Vice President with King City Federal Savings Bank based in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Jerry held membership at First Christian Church in Charleston where he and Charlene both sang in the choir. More recently they have attended Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston. He was a member of the Charleston Masonic Lodge #35 A.F. & A.M. where he was a Past Worshipful Master; a member of the Ansar Shrine, Charleston Moose Lodge #1388, Charleston Elk B.P.O.E. #623; Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 and a former member of the Charleston Country Club where he would enjoy an occasional game of golf. Jerry was also a life member of the E.I.U. Alumni Association and served as President of the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce.
Jerry spent a great deal of time outdoors as he truly enjoyed mowing and lawn work as well as gardening. He was blessed with a wealth of friends and he and Charlene enjoyed getting together with many of those friends for an evening of cards and fellowship. Jerry was a man of integrity and well-respected by many. He was a family man and his commitment to those he loved was apparent – he was always a good provider and was devoted to spending quality time with them. They enjoyed traveling as a family and for many years he and Charlene have joined other snowbirds in Ft. Myers Beach for the winter. He delighted in being a grandpa to Connor and Robbie and made the trip out East as often as possible to spend time with them.
Jerry was dearly loved by his family and many friends. He was a good and loving husband to Charlene, a loving and supportive father to Derinda and Brenda and a doting grandfather to Connor and Robbie - all their lives have been enhanced through their relationship with him. They will always treasure their many fond memories of Jerry and how he influenced their lives in such positive and memorable ways.Click here to view Jerry's memorial video.
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