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Vaughn was born on December 17, 1962 in Ocala, FL to Edmund and Evelyn Reichard.
He was a loving husband to Debby Reichard for 44 years. He loved his children, Christy Mauriell (Brent) and Stephen Reichard (Meghan) unconditionally. He was an amazing Pops to Nolan, Brooklyn, Stephanie, Nathan, Christian, and Lily. He is also survived by his brother John Reichard (Diane), his mother-in-law, Winnie Jean Willis, his brother-in-law, David Willis, and several nieces and nephews. He was reunited with his father, Edmund Reichard, his mother, Evelyn Reichard, his sister, Ann Fessenden, and his father-in-law, Ernest Willis.
Vaughn was the owner of Quality Tire & Brake in Lady Lake, FL for 45 years. Not only was he a business owner and mechanic, a very important part of his business was sharing the gospel of Christ with his customers not only through his conversations, but also through his giving and selfless actions.
Vaughn absolutely loved spending time with his family. He would do anything and everything for them and he loved doing it! He loved cooking for his family for every holiday and gathering. He made special cakes and meals for each family member for their birthday. He could also build and fix anything. When he had free time, he loved to golf with his boys and bake with his girls. He and his wife also loved eating out at their favorite local restaurants and spent many years traveling together.
Services will be Tuesday, September 17 at Grace Bible Baptist Church, 1703 Lewis Road, Leesburg, FL 34748. The viewing will be at 3:00 pm with the service beginning at 4:00 pm. The graveside service will follow at 6:00 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1901 County Road 25A, Leesburg, FL 34748.
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Susan M. Nelson
October 30, 2024
Vaughn was a very special person in this world and he is, no doubt, one of God's favorites now that his soul's journey continues in heaven. He took car of my green 2004 Ford Explorer since I moved to Florida 7 years ago. When I decided to get a new car early this year, I gave Vaughn my old car and he told me he was going to fix it up and that he was "keeping it in the family!" I was so happy that I cried right there on the lot!
Today, I cried when I learned that he has left us. I will never forget him. He was a gem. I will pray for his family, whom he truly loved.
Gail Page
October 26, 2024
Sending our thought and prayers.
Sincerely Gail Summers Page
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Lana Carter
October 13, 2024
What a huge loss for this world and his family and friends. He was a decent, honest, kind and caring man. I had the privilege of having him as my trusted mechanic for 13 years. He made the world a better place with his values about family and work. He will always remain in the hearts of those that knew him. R.I.P.
Nan Vlasaty
October 5, 2024
We have known Vaughn through his Quality Tire & Repair business. BUT, he was most of all, a quality man. He was fair and honest from the first day I drove into his shop. He did not need to flaunt his Christianity as others have done in his business. He saved us lots of money on repairs and replacements. He will be in our hearts! Our sincere condolences to his family and close friends!
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Judy Daddona
October 1, 2024
l have known Vaughn for over 15 years. He was the owner of Lady Lake Quality Tire and Repair. He was the most honesty mechanic, kind reliable owner, I have ever had the pleasure of having for my car. I was truly blessed that l met him 15 years ago. My deep condolences go to his family. Judy Daddona
Brooke Lynn Valido
September 27, 2024
He was the best. Everyone adore him!!
Gary Inclan
September 26, 2024
I have been a Vaughn customer for many years. He was a special and devout christian and on several occasions I left him having a day that overflowed with blessings. I only hope that he felt as special and loved as he truly was.
Gary Inclan
Rachel L
September 26, 2024
My sincere condolences to Vaughn's family. An honest, hardworking man who always was there to fix your vehicle . Heaven 's gain, our loss. God bless you all. His spirit will be with you.
Patricia (Pat)Smith
September 24, 2024
Vaughn was the most honest and caring person one could ask for. We moved here in 2004 and NOBODY ever touched my vehicle but Vaughn's QUALITY TIRE.To say that he will be missed is an understatement. Pat Smith
Judy king
September 24, 2024
Vaughn was one of the nicest people. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in deepest sympathies
Mary Bahry
September 21, 2024
What a wonderful man he was. You could take a car in and he would always be able to figure it out and sometime not even charging you. The world lost a great person. Rest in peace and my deepest sympathy to the whole family
Jeanne Wood
September 21, 2024
So very sorry to see this. Vaughn took care of my husband´s and my vehicles since he started his business. He is truly going to be missed. God Bless his lovely family.
Mary Ann Dawson
September 21, 2024
I first met Vaughn as reputable mechanic.
As time went on, I realize what a great man he was. He was honest, fair, and full of integrity. He will be missed.
Michelle Mitman
September 21, 2024
Very shocked to hear the new of Vaughn's passing. He had worked on our cars for the last 15-20 years so very helpful and never would do work that wasn't needed. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Michelle and Sue Mitman
Christine, John and Jason Jones
September 21, 2024
So shocked to hear the news of Vaughn passing, so grateful to have found him to look after our cars, was always so helpful, you knew he would never say you needed work doing if it was needed. Such a lovely man who will be sadly missed by our family. Thinking of his family at this sad time.
James Marescalco
September 20, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Reinhard family in the recent passing of Vaughn, who was one of kindest and sincere person I have ever met. I only knew him through his repair business and I was always grateful for his service and advice that saved me hundreds of dollars in car repairs! He was truly interested in his customers and never took advantage of our lack of car knowledge by doing more than necessary or charging unfairly!
Our world has lost a fine Christian man!
James Marescalco
Frances Chadwick
September 20, 2024
Vaughn was a good and honest and caring man. He worked on my and my daughter's cars for years. Praying for his family
Connie LaChance
September 20, 2024
My sincere condolences to this family. I did not know this wonderful man and it sounds that I missed a lot by not knowing him. God bless his family.
Martin Hughes
September 20, 2024
I have known Vaughn for the last 18 years. He was not only a wonderful mechanic but more importantly he was very honest and a man of God. When he told you what was wrong with your car you could rely on his word and knew you were not being take advantage of. His son Stephen is the same as is Drake and Jimmy. I am sure that I will be visiting shortly to give my condolences. My prayers and blessings to his family and the wonderful staff at Quality Tire. Marty Hughes
Doug D.
September 20, 2024
I just learned about Vaughn's passing...my condolences to his family.
Vaughn was truly "old school", and I mean that in the best possible way--friendly, down-to-earth, humble, & honest as the day is long. I use to leave my car off with him and just tell him--"Go through it & fix anything that needs fixing." He didn't need to call me to get approval to do the repair, I knew if he said something needed to be replaced or repaired, it did. He will be missed...
Jennifer Velez
September 20, 2024
My family and I were devastated to hear of Vaughn's passing.
He was not only our mechanic, but an honest and caring person.
He will be missed. May God bless him and his family.
Cathy LaMazza
September 20, 2024
I was so Blessed and fortunate to have known Vaughn .He was a wonderful honest Christian man. I never had to worry when I took my car in. Always minimum or no cost. Vaughn cared about people. I will miss his smiling face. My prayers for his family as they go though this difficult time. Have comfort in knowing he is with our Lord and Savior .
Linda Mills
September 20, 2024
Vaughn was the most honest, caring and a man of God. He kept my old PT running for a long time. You will certainly be missed. RIP Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Ed Smith
September 20, 2024
He was the best mechanic I ever met. He will be missed!!!!
Tad Mclarty
September 19, 2024
Great man of God. I take my daughter´s car to him along with the rest of my family. One time after leaving there with my daughter. I said to my daughter that there are few people you love to be around. I told her Vaughn was one of them. Prayers for his family and co-workers.
Cheryl McKee Tarr
September 19, 2024
My mom went to Vaughn to get her truck fixed for many years. His was a name I heard often, and after I moved there, I picked her up from Vaughns while her truck was being fixed. Eventually it became necessary to sell her truck. She recently passed away, but every time I pass by Vaughns, I think of her. So sorry for your loss.
Marie Louise Andersen
September 19, 2024
When I moved into Virginia Trace 19 years ago, Vaughn was one of the first people I met. He was well known to willingly counsel we older/single ladies when others told us that work was needed for our cars. He became someone whom I often depended upon to let me know if the repair was really necessary. He made himself available to everyone and was helpful in getting us "on the road again". He saved me from numerous unnecessary repairs. Seems like all folks I've talked to recently have the same opinion. EVERYONE must have known him! What a wonderful man and such a beautiful tribute to his memory. God bless his soul and comfort his family. Marie Andersen
Linda & Jon Haraty
September 19, 2024
We met Vaughn in 2017 when we moved here and asked where to take our car for service.We trusted his judgement and he never steered us wrong. He is the most honest man we have ever met. He always found time to look at our car and he never charged us if he felt there was nothing wrong, even if he had his mechanics look at the car. We will miss him dearly, his smile, his laugh, and his stories.
Jean Zeman
September 19, 2024
I met Richard when I moved here in 2018. He´s the only person I have taken my car to. He was a true Southern gentleman in every sense of the word. Kind & honest as the day is long. Although he left us way too early he made quite an impact on everyone he met. Heaven has another Angel that will constantly be looking down on his family that he loved so much. Hope you all can find peace in all the memories he left behind.
Jean Zeman
george marshall
September 19, 2024
What a wonderfull person and so honest. always had a smile :) god bless the family. George & Bill Marshall
Celeste
September 19, 2024
He was a true gentleman. Honest and compassionate. May he rest in peace. Prayers to his family
Robert Schofield Jr
September 19, 2024
Many times I recommended Quality Tire to friends and those who asked for an honest mechanic. I knew Vahghn and the men who worked with him would take excellent care of them. I have no need to recommend Vaughn to God...Vaughn took care of that with the way he lived his life.
Gene Franzen
September 18, 2024
Such a wonderful man. So sincere, honest, fair and skilled in his business. I will miss him. My best to his family.
Gene Franzen
Katy L Jacobo
September 17, 2024
Vaughn was my husband's go to mechanic. He helped us so many times and refused payment on more than one occasion. We send our love to his family. He was one of those people who made you feel good about the world and he will be missed.
Andrea Almeida
September 17, 2024
As a widow, me and my old 1997 Buick were in the most honest, giving, hard working hands of DEAREST Vaugh !!! He kept me on the road safely, at the very minor cost for many needed repairs. He worked on hot days, rainy days, but always with ONLY reassuring words we can fix it. He was one of God's angels here to help sooooo many. With condolences to ALL his loved one. Andrea Almeida,,,
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Ivan Rhinehart
September 17, 2024
Most people say Angels go to heaven when they pass. Vaughn was one of the few Angels on earth. I take care of my mom and help elderly people in the villages so I do not have much money. I have brought my 2002 Black Toyota Tundra to him so many times over the years and know he always took care of me. One of the most honest person I have ever met. I just saw him recently and his son who helped put some tires on for me for a lawn mower. I am so heartbroken that a great man like him who was so good for so many people in the area passed way to early. My heart goes out to the family . But please know what a great man he was. He also took care of my mom 78 yrs old and my step aunt 86 and uncle 91 with all vehicle problems. We could not trust anyone else!!!! My family and I will dearly miss him with all our hearts. Ivan Rhinehart
Sg
September 17, 2024
It's was difficult to say RIP Vaughn, you really were a good guy and was glad to have known you. Condolences to your family
Sheldon Gotesky
September 17, 2024
First person I met in lady lake that was more concerned with helping people then in making an extra dollar. Thanks Baugh for all the years of great service you have to me and a lot of my friends. You will be greatly missed.
Sandra Petty
September 17, 2024
So sorry to hear.. He was a very good man. Met thru auto repair, but he was a very nice person
john kroll
September 17, 2024
We are so sad to hear of his passing.....Vaughn is a true American who lived his life like we all should....plain & simple with lots of love....I am a better person having known Vaughn the past 30 years....wish I could be like Vaughn....in fact the world is a better place for us all having known Vaughn....we miss you already my friend....God Bless You....
Laura Sewell
September 17, 2024
I liked Vaughn so much from the day I met him. He was a fare guy, honest, sweet, big hearted, & just a good person. We talked about different things. I went to him fairly often even while I was staying in Zephyrhills. Didn't trust anyone else. He was caring. He has good guys working for him including his son which is very nice. I saw him about the wk he died but didn't know he died til yesterday Sept. 16. I will miss him so much & will be lost w/out him. Sometimes we ran into ea other at a restaurant or Walmart. Started going to him in '2009' I think. A Village cab driver told me about him when I got a car. I had others going to him too. I gave him & his guys cards for the holidays. He was so kind & generous. I know the last couple times I saw him he didn't seem to be feeling well. I asked him if he was o.k. & he would say yes. He said this was the busiest summer he can ever remember & he couldn't get over it. Plus we have had such hot weather. When I was told about him my heart felt like it had a lot of pressure on it. I know we all have to go but there are people u don't want to go & he was still young. About 7 yrs younger than me. He didn't age either. Guess I'll stop here. I will miss him so much like an old friend or family member. Laura Sewell.
Peggy Ray
September 17, 2024
We at Society of St Vincent de Paul in Lady Lake are saddened to hear of Vaughn's passing. He was so generous of spirit and so kind. He took such loving care of those less fortunate and made sure they were taken care of. God Bless his good works and give his family peace. He truly showed the Christian spirit to all he encountered. Well done Good and Faithful servant.
Dianne Castle
September 17, 2024
I'll never forget how truly honest he was. I came to The Villages alone 23 years ago,and trusted the wrong people to service my car,until I found Vaughn, He sent me home many times with just a minor repair and cost.He was always fun and up about everything,he especially loved talking about his family and made everyone feel secure .so much more to tell about him.RIP VAughn.we loved you so much . sincerely Dianne Castle
Brenda Woolman
September 16, 2024
I have a vivid memory that I was a single woman and feared I would get ripped off again and I was recommended to Vaughn, very impressed with his honesty I sent many people to him I've been with Vaughn for over 20 years now I'm heartbroken my deepest condolences to his family. This is a huge loss.
Doug Ward
September 16, 2024
He would always say we will get it fixed! Sure enough he'd get it fixed and I always felt that it was cheaper then I could get it done anywhere else! Good Honest Man!
Donna Clancy
September 16, 2024
I always felt safe and reassured when dealing with Vaughn. He was a good honest man and was appreciated by his many customers.
Raymond(Skip) Banks and Sarah Banks
September 16, 2024
We just learned of Vaughn's passing today, Sept 16. So very shocked and saddened. He serviced our cars for years, was so honest and dependable that we never even questioned the quality or the charges because we knew his integrity was, beyond any doubt, the purest. May GOD bless the family and may they carry on with his "one-in-a-million" reputation.
Skip and Sarah Banks
Rosemary Brunicardi
September 16, 2024
As a single senior woman Vaughn always took great care of my car. His honesty, integrity, and most kind personality made me trust him implicitly. Vaughn will be sorely missed in our community. He was one in a million! My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Rosemary
Nataliya and Rick LaCroix
September 16, 2024
God and family Loving man, Vaughn made you feel like one of God's children, RIP, you will be sorely missed B0RR4.
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