Donald R. Vaughn

Donald R. Vaughn, 74, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011, at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born September 24, 1937, in Napa, Idaho, the son of Lynn Vaughn and Sarah Irean Martin . On March 14,1959 in Leeton, MO he married Doris Mae Ritter, who surives the home. Mr. Vaughn was a bread route man, worked for Lock Joint Pipe Company, 7up Bottling Company, and Dodds Trucking as a local driver. He then joined Jones Truck Line where he retired. He served his country in the United States Air Force as a chef. Don was an avid bowler and golfer. For those who knew him he was always watching the ball, and he was a die hard KU Sports Fan. He also loved spending time with his family and helping in anyway possible. Don was a member of Randolph Baptist Church. He was baptised January 21, 1990. He was loved by all his family, and will be dearly missed by all. In addidtion to his wife Doris, he is survied by, 1 son Phillip L. Vaughn, Kansas City, Missouri; 1 daughter, Darenda I. Webb, Kansas City, Missouri; 1 grandson, David L. Bennett Jr. and his wife Debra, Kansas City, Missouri; 1 great granddaughter Briahna J. Bennett (Fancy Pants); 1 brother, Robert Vaugh, Hiawatha, Kansas; 1 sister Callie Young, Pleasant Valley, Missouri; and also had many Nieces and Nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother Paul F. Vaugh, and 1 sister, Laura Babbitt, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral service will be 10:00am Friday December 9, 2011, at DW Newcomer's White Chapel. A visitation will be 6-8pm Thurs., Dec. 8, 2011 at the Funeral Home.