Emory Robert Vaughn

Bob Vaughn (Emory Robert), of Navarre, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born November 25, 1932, in Cliffview, VA to his parents, the late, S.D. and Susie (Webb) Vaughn. He graduated from Woodlawn High School Class of 1951. He moved to Canton, OH in July of 1951.
He was drafted into the Army on March 12, 1953 and received an Honorable Discharge on March 11, 1955. He served in the Transportation Division K-55 Osan Air Base in Korea. He was a lifetime member of Grover King Post 1115, VFW, Hillsville, VA.
He was employed by Republic Steel on 8th Street NE, from August 3, 1951 to January 20, 1999. He retired as #1 Steel Pourer after working many jobs within the plant for 42 ½ years. He was a farmer his entire life and loved all animals. He was a former Boy Scout and member of Future Farmers of America. He was of the Christian faith.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Maxie Lawson (Horton) Vaughn; his siblings, Gladys, Ophelia, Glendye, Guida, Dessie, Delmar, Marshall, Coy, Ray, John, Ann and Barbara Jean.
He is survived by a loving daughter, Martha Vaughn; a brother, Dean Vaughn; sisters-in-law, Virginia Vaughn, Mavis Vaughn, Edna Mae Vaughn, Juanita Vaughn, Zula Coleman and Ina Horton; special nieces, Brenda Matthews, Rita Anderegg and Trish Hash; special nephew, Bruce Vaughn; many nieces, nephews and their children; best friends, Jerry Willis and Roy Greenshield and his feline friend, Boo Boo.
Funeral Services were held April 1, 2025 at Coulson Church in Hillsville, VA and he was buried in Coulson Church Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coulson Church (4127 Coulson Church Road, Hillsville, VA 24343) or to the Pickett Cemetery Fund. You may visit www.reedfuneralhome.com to share condolences and fond memories.
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