Reverend Richard Anthony Vaughan

1937 - 2025

On Friday, January 24, 2025, Pastor Richard Anthony Vaughan, a "General in the Army of God" was promoted to a highest rank to meet his Commander and Chief, his Lord, Jesus Christ of the Kingdom of God.

In the year of 1963, the "Cowboy" stepped off the horse, hung up the reins, threw aside all earthly nets and followed Jesus until his last breath. His passion was to bring the "Good News" of the gospel of Jesus Christ to Southeast Texas and the World.

Behind the cowboy was a girl he loved all his life, "Annette." Richard sold a horse because it would not ride double. From fifteen years old until his last breath, Richard Vaughan adored "Annette." Richard often said to his daughters, "There is no movie star on this planet who is as beautiful as your mama."

There was no Richard without Annette. The same passion for Christ was how he loved one woman.

Richard lived as in Thessalonians 5:19 "Do not put out the Spirit's fire." His passion for the lost and the hurting without Christ never smoldered.

One of the greatest deep longings of Pastor Vaughan in older age was his concern of watered down evangelism and who would take his place and other's that proceeded him such as, Arthur Blessed, etc., Billy Graham.

There must be a new Jesus revolution in our nation for the lost, the derelicts, atheist, the rich, the poor, the unpopular, the popular, the infidel, even the grandmother sitting on a pew.

Richard Vaughan's burden as he aged, was wanting opportunities for young men and women to answer the sacred call and surrender their lives for the furtherance of the gospel.

His motto was "No retreat, no regret, no remorse."

If you are reading this obituary today, he would ask you, "Have you received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? If you are unsure and if you just don't know then right now bow your head and say this prayer with me."

First, "I REALIZE" I have sinned against God.

Second, I Choose to REPENT" of all my sins.

Third, "I RECEIVE" Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior into my heart and believe upon his name.

Jesus said "He/she that cometh to me I will no wise cast out." You can know him, know that you are saved, know if you died you will go to heaven. Share that with others the "good news" it so important we be witnesses to others. Then he would continue saying, "I believe that God is going to do great things in your life."

If you made that decision and would like some information sent to you please write a letter to 1045 Redwood, Kountze, Texas 77625 or email at victorialainelaw@gmail.com, if not, please find a good local bible believing church. Get involved in a good church you feel at home in and drop your nets and find a place you can serve.

Prior to entering ministry, Richard Vaughan graduated from Beaumont High School, served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserve, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion and Speech from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, along with a Masters of Theology, a Doctorate of Divinity and Doctorate of Theology from Kingsway Theological Seminary in Moines, Iowa.

While Pastor of Fletcher Emmanuel Church Alive, Pastor Vaughan's ministry included serving as Founder and Chancellor of East Texas Christian School, Founder and Chancellor of East Texas Theological Seminary, President of Worldwide Missions Fellowship and serving for a decade on the advisory board of the Christian Educational Television and produced a weekly television program called Church Alive which was alive for twenty-seven years.

Richard Anthony Vaughan, 87, of Lumberton, Texas, was born on September 12, 1937, in Beaumont, Jefferson County, to Mae Louise Burrow Vaughan and Edman Anthony Vaughan.

Survivors include his sweetheart and beloved wife, Eva "Annette" Vaughan; two daughters, Victoria Vaughan Laine and her husband, Bryan Sperry Laine, and Carla Kaye Vaughan; three grandsons; Joshua Richard Roy and his wife, Heidi, Luke Anthony Roy and his wife, Nevida "Vida," Jacob Vaughan Roy and his wife, Naoki; 11 great-grandchildren, Mia, Zephron, Ariel, Trinity, Alex "Carla," Saphira, Malachi, Logan, Little "LJ," Abigal "Abby," and Amya; sister-in-law, (who he loved like a daughter) Judith "Judy" Ann Gerber; and her three daughters and his nieces, Gwen, Hollie and Jennifer; siblings, Brother Edman "Eddie" Vaughan, and his wife, sister (Nina), Bertha O'Neill; and nephews and nieces, Kenny Vaughan, Gabe Vaughan, Bonnie Vaughan, Anthony Vaughan, Paul Vaughan, Allison Vaughan, Renee Hebert, Andy Hebert, Spencer Bergeron, and Mark O'Neill.

Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Louise Burrow Vaughan, Ella Marie Vaughan; father, Edman Anthony Vaughan; and brothers, Robert "Bobbie" Vaughan, Tommy Bergeron, and Lee Roy Bergeron.

A gathering of Pastor Vaughan's family and friends will begin at 11:00 a.m., with his funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church-North Campus (formerly Fletcher Emanuel Church Alive), 395 Fletcher Road, Lumberton.

His interment with Military Honors will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard's, Silsbee.

The family of Pastor Vaughan looks forward to a family and church reunion to be held at The Refinery, 769 South Main Street, Lumberton, and old photos provided to take if you are a family member is in them and a time for reflections for those who would like to speak.

Complete and updated information may be found at, broussards1889.com