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Jesse Glispin Vaughn
Wadsworth
Jesse Glispin Vaughn, 91, passed away December 28, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center in Medina. He was born April 18, 1922, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Jesse G. Vaughn, Sr., and Fannie Anna (Moorehead) Vaughn.
After graduating from Battle Creek High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served aboard the USS Belfast in the South Pacific during World War II. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1952 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. 'Jess' retired in 1987 from the Babcock & Wilcox Company, Barberton, after 35 years of service. He was a life member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, V.F.W., and American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Helen (Good), son Robert G. Vaughn, and parents. Jesse is survived by children Marilyn J. (David) Walker of Wadsworth, and David J. (Tessie) Vaughn of Monroe, Wisconsin; grandchildren Cheryl (Luke) Roenneburg of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, Carl G. Vaughn of Overland Park, Kansas, Thomas G. (Tini) Walker of Monterey, California, and Daniel J. (Hillary) Walker of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and five great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being made by Gillman Funeral Home of Rittman, Ohio, with burial at Hicks Cemetery in Battle Creek at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.For online register book, obituary, condolences, visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.
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Dear Marilyn and David and David and Tessie and families,
We were so sorry to hear of the death of Uncle Jesse. He was admired by all for his kindness and knowledge of any subject. He will be missed.
Joyce Carpenter
December 29, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Gillman Funeral Home
December 29, 2013
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