Douglas Arthur Vaughn

Douglas Arthur Vaughn obituary, McKee, KY

Douglas Arthur Vaughn

Douglas Vaughn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lakes Funeral Home on Dec. 30, 2025.
Douglas Arthur Vaughn 81, was born on January 6, 1944, in Jackson County, Kentucky to the late Elgon and Ida (Seals) Vaughn. He passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Saint Joseph Hospital in London.
Doug is survived by his loving wife Betty, his children Curtis Wade (Kim) Vaughn of McKee, Tammy (Giles) Lainhart of Franklin, Ohio and Holly Vaughn of Annville. Two stepchildren, James (Ashley) Frank of Fredericksburg, VA and Jamie Hess of Baltimore, Maryland. He was blessed with eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Doug is also survived by his sister Amanda Vaughn Newby of Yatesville, GA.
In addition to his parents Doug was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Jim Vaughn.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday January 2, 2025, at the Lakes Funeral Home in McKee with Bro. Brad Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the A.R. Dyche Cemetery. Pallbearers include Aaron Lainhart, James Frank, Curt Vaughn, Jeff Pennington, Allen Scott and Lee Wright.
A visitation will begin at 6 P.M. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Lakes Funeral Home Chapel.
Lakes Funeral Home oversaw arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
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Joyce Stewart

January 1, 2026

Tammy, Curt and Holly,
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. My thoughts and prayers for you kids and all the family.

Rick Combs

January 1, 2026

So sorry to hear this. Praying for the family and friends!

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