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William Vaughn Obituary

WILLIAM ALBERT VAUGHN William "Pop" Vaughn, 83, of Castle Hayne, NC, passed away on February 16, 2015. He was born on December 8, 1931 to Herbert and Marie Vaughn in Carbondale Illinois. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death. A Korean War Veteran, Bill was proud to serve his country. He married Grace Elizabeth Cottle in 1956 and they made their life together in Castle Hayne for the next 59 years. Bill and Libby raised their two sons Billy Vaughn and Ray Brown in a home filled with love. Survivors include his wife Libby, son, Billy (Judy), and son, Ray; granddaughters, Amber Vaughn and Amanda Brinson and grandson, Billy Dean Vaughn II; two great grandchildren, Gracie and Grant Brinson. He also had two best friends, Linda and Johnny Moore. The family would like to thank all of their friends for their continuous support and prayers. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 5-7pm at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. Funeral Service Thursday at 3pm in the Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Feb. 17, 2015.

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Thomas and Vincent Hamilton

February 12, 2024

We always enjoyed being around Grandpa Vaughn. He was a good guy and one of a kind! Miss those stories Grandpa!

Thomas Hamilton

February 11, 2021

That old Jarhead was a good man. I do miss hearing stories about his lifetime of adventures. You are missed Grandpa Vaughn.

Thomas Hamilton

February 11, 2020

I always enjoyed spending time with Granpa Vaughn. I could spend the day listening to his stories. Semper Fi

Tom, Lori & Vincent Hamilton

February 19, 2015

It was a honor to have known you Grandpa Bill. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Charles, Pat and Christina McCabe

February 18, 2015

Though we did not see each other often, Bill will be missed by all.

February 18, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My brother Gene & I have fond childhood memories of times spent with Bill. May we all meet again.


Deon & Joyce (Vaughn) Rich

Sharon Vaughn

February 18, 2015

Thinking of all of you and what your going through, wish I could be with you. Miss talking to Bill already. Love you all.

Freeman And Rene' James

February 18, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the famil, bill you will be truly missed and we love you.a true angel has gained his wings, ❤

Arnold & Patsy Porter

February 18, 2015

Our condolences to the family. He will be greatly missed by all.

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