Eddie L. Vaughan

1946 - 2024

Fair Oaks Ranch - Eddie L Vaughan 78, Eddie passed away peacefully at his home on October 11, 2024 with his wife, son, and daughter present. Eddie was born April 12, 1946 in Mercedes, TX to Eugene and Jewel (Judy) Vaughan. His family moved to Brownsville when he was 1 1/2 years old.

As an outstanding athlete at Brownsville High School, he was selected All-District Quarterback and All-District pitcher his senior year. After graduation in 1964, he attended The University of Texas at Austin on a full athletic scholarship for football. He also played baseball for the Longhorns.

Following graduation in 1968, Eddie was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded medals for bravery, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor for heroic action in Viet Nam.

When Eddie's military commitment was completed, he returned to Brownsville to work for his father at Burton Auto Supply. He remained at Burton Companies until 1997 when he opened South Texas Freightliner in Pharr, TX where he worked until he retired.

Eddie married his wife, Janet Davidson, in 1973. They were blessed with three children. In 2019, Janet and Eddie moved to Fair Oaks Ranch near Boerne,TX to be near their children and grandchildren.

Eddie loved his family and was protective of them. He was a man of few words, but when he had something to say, he was sincere. He will be missed by those who knew him.

Eddie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet; son, Brett (Shae); daughter, Jenna Vaughan Serafy; grandchildren Jewel, Emma, and Hunter Vaughan and Ryleigh, Nicholas, and Tanner Serafy; brothers Eugene Richard (Freddy) and Charles W. (Carol) as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his eldest son, Edward Brian, and parents, Eugene and Judy Vaughan. He will be laid to rest in a private graveside ceremony at a later date.

In lieu of floral remembrances, the family would be honored by donations to your favorite organization or charity.