Photo courtesy of Cobb Funeral Home - Blytheville
Blytheville, Arkansas
Mr. Vaughn Acton Jerome, 70, died January 18, 2016 at his home in Blytheville. Born April 23, 1945 in Blytheville, he was the son of Dr. Newell G. Jerome and Margaret Jane Acton Jerome. He attended the Blytheville Schools, graduating in 1963. He was an Eagle Scout. Mr. Jerome graduated from Arkansas State University in 1967 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and Kappa Kappa Psi Band Fraternity. In the fall of 1967, he started the first band program at Highland High School near Hardy and Cherokee Village. He was the band director there for 16 years. In 1986, he returned to Blytheville and took the position of Media Director for the Blytheville Public Schools. He remained in that position until his retirement in June 1998. He was a former member of the Blytheville Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the first class of the Blytheville Leadership Institute. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Blytheville, having been christened and married in it. He is on the Board of Directors of NEA Pageant Association, and Vice President of Chickasaw Shooting Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Newell Jerome, Jr. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Marrietta Graves Jerome; his children, William Jerome of Blytheville and Heather Jerome of Blytheville; three grandchildren, Carol Davis of Jonesboro, Jonathan Davis of the United State Marine Corps, and Debra Davis of Vine Grove, Kentucky; one brother, Stewart Jerome of Blytheville; and sister-in-law, Eva Lee Graves of Blytheville. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 20th at First United Methodist Church. The Dr. Robin Moore will officiate. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cobb Funeral Home. Memorials should be sent to First United Methodist Church, Boy Scout Troop 104, and the Blytheville Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.
Marietta & Stewart, I just heard about Vaughn.
I sure have some great memories while y'all were @ Highlan, Vaughn helping me memorize the Declaration of
Independence to Stewart's graduation @ Blytheville & later helping out with a few of the pagents.
You are both so much appreciated by me for your friendship.
Garry Lawrence
May 18, 2016 | Cherokee Village, AR | Friend
Mr Jerome was my band director at highland. He encouraged me and helped me build a love for playing music that has been an enjoyment all my life. I have fond memories of him and want to express my deepest Condolences to his family for their loss.
highland band student
January 20, 2016 | Cherokee Village, AR
Stuart, I'm so sorry to read that your older brother Vaughn had passed away. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Our families go way back.
Joanie Elliott Driver
January 24, 2016 | Rogers, AR | Family Friend
So sorry to hear this. I have fond memories of growing up with Vaughn and his brothers in Blytheville. May the Lord bless and keep the family now and forever.
Ward O'Keefe
January 24, 2016 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friends
We are so sorry to hear of Vaughn's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As former band members with him it warms our hearts to hear about the many lives he touched as a band director. Mr. Lipscomb would indeed be proud.
John & Gwendolyn Halford Ahlemann
January 22, 2016 | Memphis, TN | Friends From BHS
We are so sorry to hear of Vaughn Jerome. He will be missed by many. We give our deepest condolences to his family, you will all be in our prayers. Love you.
The Ulloa Family
January 20, 2016 | Jonesboro, AR
Dear Marrietta, I am saddened by the news of Vaughns death. My prayers are with you. I send you my love.
Chrisna Chunn
January 19, 2016 | Batesville, AR | Pageant Family
Prayers and sympathy to Marrietta and The family. I went to school at BHS with him.
Leveta Jarrett Ray
January 20, 2016 | Bryant, AR
I am sorry to hear of Vaugh's passing. I remember all of those media workshops so long ago. My condolences to Marietta and the family.
Sandra King
January 19, 2016 | Blytheville, AR | Friend
