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1932
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2024
Julian Gary Obituary
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Ruth Scott, Corky Henderson's daughter
June 3, 2025
Rick, this message is long overdue, but I wanted to reach out to you after your loss of Vaughan. We have met before, many years ago, possibly when Vaughan was in "A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Coliseum." :) My mom, Corky, was a lifelong friend of Vaughan's, and she used to regale me with Vaughan stories from their childhood and teen years. My mom passed away shortly before Vaughan did, in January of 2024. I know that sometime during 2023, she had made phone contact with you and Vaughan, and it meant the world to her. I am so glad you all were in contact then. I have kept you in my prayers for comfort after the loss of your wonderful spouse, which I'm afraid i didn't find out about until recently. With love and hugs, Ruth
Hilary Benson
April 19, 2025
Wonderful memories of Mr Gary at JFK high school
Diane Johnson
October 13, 2024
I know that this is months after Vaughan´s death, but I feel compelled to write something in honor of this dear person. For the past few weeks, I´ve been thinking about people who I worked with in the past. I googled his name and saw the news of his death. I met Vaughan in the 1980´s when we worked at United Way in Richmond. He was a staff person and later became the director of RSVP (the Retired Senior Volunteer Program) in the Community Resource Division. I was the director of I&R (the Information & Referral Center in the same division. I have met few people who possessed the qualities and sensibilities that Vaughan did. Highly intelligent, unassuming, compassionate, humorous , passionate...I could go on and on. I remember when he met Rick and we were introduced. The love between them radiated and I was happy for their obvious happiness. Vaughan made me laugh, made me listen and made me believe in the value of all humanity. Rest peacefully, dear friend.
Kathleen Kugelmann Williams
April 5, 2024
I was a student at JFK, in the first 'official' graduating class, 1967. Mr. Gary was delighted when he found that I worked part-time at Shady Grove Music Fair theater in the round. It was as if we were kindred spirits. I have thought of him so fondly over the years. Kindest man.
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Rick e
April 2, 2024
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 20 at 9400 Huegenot Road Or Ami Temple at 2 pm. Please let me know if you want to come. Rick Smith 804-270-1146
Peg Holliday
April 1, 2024
Rick, I know you will Vaughan,
but one day you will be reunited.
Fondly,
Butch / Peg
Debbie Bailey, JFK '75
March 30, 2024
I had Mr. Gary for one class at John F. Kennedy High School. I still remember that class and his enthusiasm. Thanks Mr. Gary.
David Kinney
March 29, 2024
I remember his classes at the Shephard Center and dicussions on movies and the resulting discussions of the films he shared at this class. He was a kind and caring man and just an overall nice person. God bless!
Jeannette Oliver
March 27, 2024
I remember Mr. Gary who taught English class and who directed the musical every year. He gave 110% to teaching and directing. He was one of my favorite teachers. Memory eternal and peace to his family and friends.
Jenny Marucci
March 26, 2024
I will always remember him directing us in,"The Prime of Miss Jean Brody." Great teacher and director.
Robert Bryant
March 26, 2024
Vaughan was an extraordinary human being, teacher, and friend. I will miss his laugh and great sense of humor. He loved the theatre and the arts and willingly shared his knowledge of it with others. Rick, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Just learned of his passing, scrolling through the internet. My condolences to you. Talk soon.
Karen Reznek
March 26, 2024
Mr. Gary was my favorite teacher at Kennedy. A beautiful person of honor, integrity, and patience.
Kathy Georganas
March 26, 2024
"Mr. Gary" was my English teach at John F. Kennedy HS. He was kind and smart. What I remember most was the slide photos he shared of his trip to Greece. May his memory be everlasting.
Sandra Burinda
March 26, 2024
We met in 1964 (9th grade for me) his English class. I was in several of his classes throughout the 4 years at Kennedy. He was a personal confidant not only to me but to many students. He ragged on me about my writing skills, saying "I know you can do better." and eventually I did. He always encouraged me to reach within myself and pull out a better me.
I have always had fond memories of him and always will. RIP
Roger Squitero
March 26, 2024
Mr. Gary was my high school acting coach and he was instrumental in opening up the world of theater for me. I have nothing but warm memories and great appreciation for him.
Nancy Gisser Meiselman
March 26, 2024
Mr Gary, asi knew him, was one of my favorite teachers at John F Kennedy HS. He was an extraordinary educator and I will always remember him fondly. Rip
Lynn S. Limpert
March 26, 2024
I remember Mr. Gary from when he taught English at Kennedy High School in Wheaton, Maryland. He was a good teacher and very nice man.
Sue Ann Staake
March 26, 2024
I met Mr Gary in the 9th grade at JFK high school. For the next four years he shared his love for the theater. I took every class with him I could and he instilled in me a deep love of performing. Now 50 years later I'm on the stage again and am so thankful for having had this wonderful teacher in my life.
David Boykin
March 25, 2024
Rick, I am so sorry to hear of Vaughan´s death. I will always remember your visits to Publix when I was cashiering. I always looked forward to seeing you both! Vaughan was always so cheerful and had a beautiful smile!
Linda Rubin
March 25, 2024
Thoughts of Vaughan and his unique personality always brought a smile to my face. He loved life and lived it to the fullest with the best partner he could have chosen, Rick Smith. His talents were endless and so was his amazingly beautiful and thick head of hair!
Debra Willis
March 24, 2024
Vaughan was a delight. Never met a stranger and always had a kind word. You and he had the most beautiful love story. So glad I could see it first hand. He loved you so much just as we all loved him.
John Poarch
March 24, 2024
I know that Vaughan´s passing was bittersweet, but remember all the wonderful memories and things you did together. I especially enjoyed movie night at your home. My deepest sympathy.
John Posrch
Mr Rick A Smith
March 24, 2024
Call Rick if you want at 804-270-1146. Memorial coming in April. Watch this space
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