Raymond VAUGHAN

Raymond VAUGHAN obituary, Richmond, VA

Raymond VAUGHAN

Raymond VAUGHAN Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Staples Mill on Jul. 16, 2011.
VAUGHAN, Raymond Davis, 80, of Richmond, died July 14, 2011 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Lucy Vaughan; his siblings, James B. Vaughan Jr., Dorothy Bailey and Robert Vaughan. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alma Iris Verelle Vaughan; as well as three loving daughters, Martha V. Isaacs (Garland), Nancy V. Miller (Glenn) and Patricia Reid (J.B., deceased). His grandchildren were his pride and joy, Jason and Jesse Reid, Meagan Adams and Logan Miller, Sam, Nathan, Mark and Hannah Isaacs; and great-grandson, Dylan Reid. Raymond served in the United States Army in the 80th Corps of Engineers and for the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. After high school, he worked for the next 40 years with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and held various positions including Director of Market News, Director of Human Resources and Deputy Commissioner. During these years, he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Richmond. Raymond received Governor's Cabinet Appointments as the Deputy Secretary of Economic Development by Governors Gerald Baliles and Douglas Wilder. He was a volunteer for over 30 years with the Virginia Credit Union, where he served as a Board Member, Secretary-Treasurer and Chairman of the Board. Raymond also volunteered for a number of charitable organizations. He spent many enjoyable hours playing tennis at the Lakeside Recreation Association. As an active member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, he served on many different committees. The family will receive guests Sunday, July 17, 2011, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. There will be a reception at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, 2300 Dumbarton Rd., from 11:30 am. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2011. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the church following the reception. The burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Hatcher Memorial Endowment Fund.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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August 8, 2011

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Bob Lentz

August 8, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your lose. I lived across the street and had moved away in 1972 and lost contact with the Vaughan family. But did stop by several years ago and spoke with Ray.

I remember how every few years he would re-paint his house and he would put up color sploshes on the house and stop people driving by for their thoughts on the colors. Ray was a good man and will be missed.

July 22, 2011

We were so sorry to learn of the death of Raymond as he was a very good friend of ours during our teen years and early twenties!! We used to double-date, go to the River together and just have fun together. He had a great sense of humor. We remember attending the wedding of Iris and Raymond!! Shirley and Warren Abbott - Greensboro, NC

July 18, 2011

Ray was a true Public Servant,the Commonwealth of Virginia has lost a good Man.Bill Pruitt

Judy Morris

July 18, 2011

Ray always had a smile for everyone! Although he was a busy man, Ray always found time to chat a moment and say "Hello" to those whose path he crossed. I will miss seeing him at Virginia Credit Union. Ray was truly an inspiration to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who knew and loved him!

July 17, 2011

To Iris and his family, We will miss Ray. What a wonderful man, His caring attitude, his wilingness to pitch in for years for the Credit Union, his time with his family. We will miss that winning smile and that genuine character. Mary and Harry Williams

Patti Bell

July 16, 2011

Iris and the Vaughan family - Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was privileged to know and work for Ray for many years and have always thought the world of him. Ray was a truly wonderful person, devoted to his family and his work. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Viki Frankenburger

July 16, 2011

Thank you, Ray, for your endless contributions to the Commonwealth of Virginia and to Virginia Credit Union. We will miss you much! To Iris and the entire Vaughan family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Ratliffe

July 16, 2011

Nancy , Glenn and, children
Our deepest sympathy on the pasting of our father and grandfather.

Sincerely
Susan & Larry Ratliffe

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