Bing Vaught

Loris, South Carolina

Mr. Laddie Bennett "Bing" Vaught, age 79, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital. Born on October 5, 1946, in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Robert Laddie Vaught, and the late Lou Nell Bennett Vaught. Mr. Vaught served his country with courage, honor, and distinction in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After his military service, Mr. Vaught worked with the United States Postal Service, serving in various capacities, including Postmaster until his retirement. In his personal life he was a faithful member of Loris First Baptist Church. He enjoyed bass fishing, was a longtime active member of the Swamp Fox Bass Masters Club, and he loved traveling with his family.

Survivors include his loving wife, Kay M. Vaught; son, Casey Vaught; daughters, Erika Vaught Williams (Kenny), and Jill Vaught Lane (Dan); eleven loving grandchildren, Kelsey (Colby), Jordyn, McKenzie, Mason, Maggie, Devin (Laura Kate), Dylan, Brooke (Jhonny), Anna, Megan, and Walker, and three great-grandchildren, Kade, Kane, and Kylo, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Vaught was predeceased by his brother, Robert Michael Vaught; sister, Linda Vaught Mills, and nephew, Douglas Vaught.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Loris First Baptist Church with Pastor Shane Phillips and Reverend David Watts officiating. Committal services will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials be made to Loris First Baptist Church, 3117 Main Street, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mr. Vaught's online guestbook at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information.