Jimmy Vaughan

Jimmy Vaughan obituary

Jimmy Vaughan

Jimmy Vaughan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkes Funeral Home - Vidalia on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Mr. Jimmy Vaughan, age 63, of Lyons, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained during an automobile accident. He was a native of Tallapoosa and lived most of his life in Toombs County. Jimmy was a longtime mechanic who loved working on cars, watching NASCAR, and always had a bottle of Mountain Dew close by. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Joyce Vaughan; and one brother, Bill Vaughan.

Mr. Vaughan is survived by his wife, Tammy Vaughan of Lyons; four children, Crystal Harper of Carollton, Jessica Palmer and husband Todd of Vidalia, Jimmy Vaughan Jr. and Brandon Vaughan both of Lyons; two sisters, Wanda Reese and husband Gene and Bonnie Driver and husband Bobby; three brothers, William Vaughan and wife Jennifer, Ronald Vaughan and wife Rebecca all of Harrison County, and Donald Vaughan of Waco; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a private service held in Tallapoosa at a later date.

The arrangements have been entrusted to Wilkes Funeral Home of Vidalia.

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