Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Wichita Falls
May 10, 1942 - Jan 6, 2026
Ronald was a class mate and good friend. We stayed in touch for the last few years. I talked to him about two weeks before his death. His Mother gave art lessions to many of us. He will be missed.
jim smith
January 20, 2026 | Pagosa Springs, CO | Friend
So sorry to hear about the passing of Ronald. He was always fun to be around and his laugh was very contagious.
Wayne Henderson
January 15, 2026 | Silverton, TX | Family
Ronald was the first guy I dated in high school, dating about a year and a half. He was a nice guy. Eventually we went our separate ways, but Louise always thought we would get married. I am happy that he found the love of his life with Annette as I did with my husband, Lynn. It saddened me to hear of his passing.
Doris Estes McDonald
January 11, 2026 | Idalou, TX | Friend
Ronald E. Vaughan,83 of Arlington, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 6,2026.
The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 followed by funeral services celebrating Ronald’s life at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home, 1317 Ninth St. Wichita Falls. Interment will follow directly after the service at Rosemont Cemetery under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls.
Ronald was born May10,1942 in Tulia, Texas to Ewing and Louise (Brown) Vaughan. He grew up Southwest of Silverton, Texas on the farm with his sister, Helen. He graduated from Silverton High School in 1960. Shortly after graduation Ronald moved to Wichita Falls, and began working in the parts department of the Lincoln-Mercury car dealership.
Ronald attended Downtown Baptist Church in Wichita Falls where his cousin, Travis McMinn was the pastor. Ronald met Annette Adams, daughter of Felton and Frances Adams, at the same church. Ronald and Annette married on July 9,1961. They made their home in Silverton, Texas where Ronald farmed his Grandpa Ed Vaughan's farm and another farm nearby. He also worked various jobs from installing pipelines, working at the gas station, (when gas stations were real full service), and helping the community with remodeling and home repairs to help support his family with Annette's help too. He brought his two young sons to the farm many times to enjoy the outdoors, be around farm machinery, and the crops.
In 1968 the family moved to Arlington, Texas. Ronald worked a couple of jobs before working for Red Rooster Lumber and Hardware in Fort Worth for nearly 40 years. Ronald enjoyed antique tractors, cars, and trucks and learning all the details of the make and year. (I think he remembered every make and year growing up that everyone around Silverton owned.) He also liked woodworking and building.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Ewing and Louise Vaughan; his wife, Annette Vaughan; his sister, Helen Youngquist and brother-in-law, Clifford Youngquist; brother-in-law, Freddie Adams; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Felton and Frances Adams. Ronald also lost his daughter-in-law, Jolene Vaughan, who passed away just one day later.
Ronald is survived by his sons, Douglas Vaughan, and Delton Vaughan; grandson, Ethan Vaughan (Nikayla); great-granddaughter, Evie Vaughan, and twins on the way; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joyce and Jerry Geisert; nieces, Larita Barkley, Glenda Nalle, Robin Sternadel, and Jeri Tillman; nephews, Robert Youngquist, Gaylon Youngquist, and Ryan Adams; great-nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; special loved ones, Kili Ferrell, and Kasey Ferrell (Ethan's Sisters).
The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com
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