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Ryan Vaughan Obituary

Ryan Alan Vaughan, 20, a 2004 graduate of Varina High School and a student at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, studying Horticulture Design, died suddenly Thursday, July 6, 2006. He is survived by his father and mother, Carlton "Andy" and Judy Cheatham Vaughan; two brothers, Carlton A. Vaughan III and Tyler Ross Vaughan; grandparents, Carlton and Ruby Vaughan and David and Georgie Cheatham, all of Varina; as well as numerous family members and a circle of loving and devoted friends. He was an employee of Brickshire Golf Course, a member of Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, as well as an avid fisherman and hunter, and a member of the Walnut Grove Hunt Club. His remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where the family will receive friends Saturday, July 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where funeral services will be held Monday, July 10 in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Central Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. "May you rest in peace" We love you.


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

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2006.

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E'Beth Lambert-Watts

July 2, 2025

Judy, Andy, and Tyler- May your memories and the grace and strength of God our Father comfort and strengthen you during this time. No matter how much time has passed the love you have for sweet Ryan continues to move you forward while tugging at your torn heart from the loss of him here. Peace, grace, and comfort I pray for you.

E´Beth Watts

July 3, 2024

Ryan you were and are a joy of and blessing for your parents´ life. I know they miss you dearly. Prayers lifted for them. Brings comfort knowing your family; Georgie, Big David, Davi, and Ronnie are with you in eternity.

E’Beth Lambert-Watts

July 4, 2022

A sweet young man with a dear family. I know you are so truly missed by your parents and brothers. Hug on your uncles and grandparents for me buddy. Happy Independence Day. I keep your mom and dad in prayer.

Mary Lambert-Watts

July 3, 2019

You are are so sorely missed by all who were close to you. Prayers for your sweet momma, daddy, and brother. You're in good company I know. Hug your uncle David, Ronnie, Big David and Georgie. Love you and your family.

mom

July 27, 2011

I miss you so bad RaRa. I miss my hugs and that sweet smile of yours. I love you forever and ever and ever.....

E'Beth Lambert-Watts

April 10, 2011

Judy, Andy, & Tyler,
I pray often for peace and happiness and this time of year I pray for yours. Like Deborah, I too will see a young man and be reminded of Ryan and your family. I suspect you hold fast to that promise of eternity together and what a comfort that is. Take care. I love you dearly and think of you often.

Deborah Clark

April 9, 2011

Happy Birthday Dear Boy. You are missed. I often see young handsome men in the distance and think of you. I know someday we will all see you in the distance and at that time we will be able to walk to you and hug you. Until then, you and your dear sweet family remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Falls

April 8, 2011

Happy Birthday Ryan

April 8, 2011

Happy Birthday Ryan.
Cindy Falls

Cathie Eacho

November 12, 2010

just to let you know you are still thought about...

mom

May 27, 2010

i love you sweet RaRa. miss you like crazy. you will always have my heart.

Mom

April 8, 2010

HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY Sweet boy! We miss you so much and not a day goes by you are not in our thoughts. Life is not the same without your sweet smiling face and those beautiful baby blues! We love you so much. Give Uncle Ronnie, Nanny, and Mr. Lindsay hugs and kisses from all of us....Hope your birthday is GRAND...love u forever, Mom, Dad, and Tyler

Laura M

February 4, 2010

Ryan,

I saw your grandpa the other day. We talked and had a few laughs together. I miss seeing you and your friendly wave and powerful smile when you'd visit him. Continue to watch over your baby brother Ryan. I miss you dearly. I love you bunches.

Cathie Eacho

June 3, 2009

Judy & Andy
Just wanted to send you a little note to let you know we still think about Ryan a lot. You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers.

May 15, 2009

Hey Ryan,
Please give Stuart Slusher a hug.
OX

Mom, Dad, TV

April 12, 2009

Happy Easter Ryan Alan. Give love and hugs to Uncle Ronnie. Today is his birthday. We love you both so much and miss you like crazy!

E'Beth Lambert-Watts

April 8, 2009

Happy Birthday Ryan. Love to mom, dad, and Tyler.

Mom, Dad, And Tyler

April 8, 2009

HAPPY 23RD BIRTHDAY sweet boy! you are in our thoughts every moment of every day. I hope your celebration today is awesome!
We all miss you so much! Andy, Matt, and Dustin visited us the other night. they never leave you out. all our love,

April 6, 2009

I think about you alot. You are missed very much. I know we will all be together
one day. OX

tracey porch

March 27, 2009

Thought of you today... miss you.

Mom

December 15, 2008

I love you Ra-Ra

November 27, 2008

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Precious boy. I miss you so bad. Today is a rough one. ..Give Uncle Ronnie my love and hugs.
I love you forever....

Mom

Mary Vaughan

November 3, 2008

Just thinking about you and remembering your smile. We miss you..

Tracey Porch

July 14, 2008

Missing you. :(

Aunt Mary Vaughan

June 22, 2008

Daniel, Randy and I went to see you yesterday...as we lost a close friend nearby, you and Kent keep them straight up there, you both have incredible smiles and big hearts to share with everyone. We miss you....love always.
God bless you Judy, Andy and Tyler

mom

February 14, 2008

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! My precious boy. Not a moment goes by that I am not thinking about you and missing that wonderful smile. Your beautiful memories you gave us are a constant in our lives and we treasure every one of them. We miss you so much and cannot wait to be greeted by you with your magical smile and those baby blues! we love you so much!

tracey porch

December 13, 2007

ryannnnn we sure do miss you. tyler looks just like you, so cute!

i bet all the Christmas lights look so pretty from your view...

i love you.

Vickie Coleman

July 7, 2007

Judy & Family
I Just Want You To Know You Are In My Prayers Everyday.. I Can't Believe It's Been A Year. Please Know Ryan Is With You Always, What A Precious Angel God Chose. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS

July 6, 2007

Ryan,
We all love and miss you very much.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family daily.
The Clark Family

tracey porch

July 6, 2007

i miss you ryan, we all do.

lovelovelove

tracey porch

May 16, 2007

we were all hangin' out the other night & kelly made this noise with her tongue that you always used to do, haha

we really miss you man. <333

May 6, 2007

The 6th of every month has become a special day for me. On that day I spend alot of time in quiet prayer. Remembering you Ryan, thinking of your family, feeling closer to God. You are loved and missed, today and everyday.

Aunt Mary Vaughan

April 8, 2007

Ryan, We miss you terribly and never a day goes by that we don't think of happier times that we all got to share with you!! One day we all will get the chance to see and have more happier times with you than we ever could imagine.
Always in our thoughts and prayers, but NEVER forgotten!! Happy Birthday and Happy Easter!
God Bless You, Judy, Andy and Tyler

Love Aunt Mary, Uncle Randy, and your cousins Kasey and Daniel.

April 8, 2007

You are loved and missed more today then yesterday.

tracey porch

April 7, 2007

hey you! i saw your momma, mrs renick and mrs clark @ El Nopal today.. but you already knew that. : ) i hope you have a good birthday, i bet the parties in Heaven are so much fun! Happy Easter.

i miss you shug!

Laura Meador Mooney

April 6, 2007

I was thinking about you today Ryan and this Birthday is going to be one of the greatest celebrations you have ever had. You are walking hand in hand, foot in foot with the Jesus. You have no more worries. I love you so much my dearest friend and will love and cherish you forever and in the heaven above with you. My friend, I love and miss you and I know you are doing great tasks with God. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers and will continue to ask God to give you a little kiss for me. Much Love my friend

VICKIE COLEMAN

April 5, 2007

Ryan,
YOU HAVE NOT LONG BEEN GONE NOW,

BUT YOU HAVE GONE TO A FINER

PLACE ABOVE.

BUT KNOW OUR LIVES ARE SO MUCH

RICHER,

FOR HAVING KNOWN YOUR LOVE.

YOUR WORLD IS PEACEFUL NOW RYAN,

BUT WHEN THE LORD SAY'S IT'S TIME

EVERYONE WILL BE COMING THERE TO

SEE YOU.

AND THE JOY WILL BE SO DEVINE

THE DAY WILL SOMEDAY COME RYAN

AND ALL WILL BE HAPPY AS CAN BE

FOR THEN AGAIN YOU'LL REUNITE WITH

YOUR BLESSED FAMILY.

E'Beth Lambert-Watts

April 4, 2007

Judy, Andy, Tyler, and Vaughans and Cheathams- Thinking of you and lifting you in prayer. May the precious memories you hold so dear, your love, and your faith in God; strengthen and comfort you as time unfolds new moments of remembrance.

tracey porch

April 3, 2007

you'll be 21 in a few days.. i wish you were here buddy. all my love <3

your mom

February 10, 2007

A Son is among the finest gifts
a lifetime can provide

A blessing and a constant source
of happiness and pride

A Son is always thought about
and often spoke of,

He stays forever close in heart
because a Son is love.

I miss you every moment of every day. We all, family and friends, continue to struggle without you here to love and guide us.


Happy Valentine's day to my beautiful, precious Angel.

Love always...

tracey porch

January 22, 2007

i was on my way home from work and saw a truck just like yours today...man, i miss you. <3

Deborah Clark

October 30, 2006

To my dear friends,
Today it has been 9 years since my father's passing. The love I have for him has not diminished. I still cry. There is not a time that I think of my father that I do not think of Ryan.

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

MUCH LOVE to you,
Deborah

E'Beth Lambert-Watts

September 16, 2006

Hey Judy, Andy, Tyler, & Cheatham family- From time to time I feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit and I remember you in prayer; and my heart fills with love and joy; and I smile. May you continue to feel the strength of the Lord's arms around you, the strength that gives you comfort and peace; the peace that passes all earthly understanding. I love ya - take care, E'Beth

Debbie Clayton

August 31, 2006

Dearest Family of Ryan:



I read Ryan's obituary in July and had saved it because it touched my heart. I found the newspaper again today and wanted to send my thoughts and prayers. Although I do not personally know you, I know the grief of losing someone so young and precious.



My nephew, who was 21, passed away almost three years ago. In many ways, it seems like yesterday.



Time has a way of helping you to cope and accept this inconceivable loss. If you are open to the signs, he will send many to let you know he is still here, just on another plane of existence. They are always with us and around us. Those who have gone before us have a bond of love that even death cannot separate.



Continue to be open to the signs. You may feel his presence in the wind, through songs, in smells and those things which he loved here on earth. My nephew continues to send a song at just the right time when I am thinking of him. When I smell the air in autumn, I can feel him. He loved hunting and the outdoors. I can finally smile and know it's our Daniel.



You also will be able to smile again one day when you hear one of his favorite songs, or feel his presence in the wind. Peace to you and your family.



Warmly,



Debbie Clayton

Vickie Coleman

August 29, 2006

Judy, Andy & Tyler

I am so very sorry that this happened Judy, If I would of known sooner I would have been right there for you, Davey just called a couple weeks ago and told me. I still am in shock, Even Rusty my son heard about it but didn't know it was your son. I can't find the word's My dear friend, I'm here for you Please know that!! And know Ryan is with Uncle Ronnie and they are at peace and watching down on you. My deepest,deepest heartfelt prayer's are with you. Love you very much Judy.

Deborah Clark

August 24, 2006

"Someday"

Today I lost a part of me

Tonight I'll cry myself to sleep

Time came and took you away

Before you grew old

And now you're looking down from above on perfect streets of gold



Tomorrow came too soon for you

Without warning there was nothing we could do, And now I'll close my eyes and dream



Someday along this road

We'll met again I know

We'll pick things up where we left off, hand and hand we'll take that walk



Now I've fallen on my knees

Screaming to God "Oh Why?"

And though I may never know in this life, I'll be alright



Your memory will always live on

I can feel you here with me

Even though you've gone



Tomorrow came too soon for you

Without warning there was nothing we could do, And now I'll close me eyes and dream



Someday along this road

We'll meet again, I know

We'll pick things up where we left off, Hand and Hand we'll take that walk....



written by Jesse Clark in memory of Craig Lobrano, we would like to dedicate this song in honor of the memory of Ryan.



Love,

The Clark Family

Ed, Deborah, Jesse and Josh

Mom, Dad, Tyler

August 22, 2006

People say it gets easier with time. Not so...We miss you as much today as we did a month ago. We love you so much and know you are with us...We see the signs. Continue your good works with Uncle Ronnie. We love you so...mom, dad and Tyler

tracey porch

August 4, 2006

i cannot believe that in a few days, it'll be a month since i've seen you.. geez, i miss you man.



(tell my daddy & everyone i said hey.)



i love you boy.



judy, tyler & andy.. i love you all.

Kenny Jordan

July 26, 2006

Carlton & Ruby,

My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you.

Barry, Lele, Matt, Jon, Chris and Ben Orr

July 17, 2006

Ryan's Family,



We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers.

Your Brother

July 17, 2006

Ryan,

Im not gonna say "Rest in Peace" because i know your not put to rest your still living within all of us. We all know your lookin down on us and probally having a BLAST! in heaven. Today I found a bullet metal detecting for you because your the one who gave that hobby to me, and pretty soon im gonna kill you a pet buck, haha. We Love you, your little bother Tyler

Amy Martin-Jung

July 15, 2006

We will miss you. My prayers and thoughts will forever be with you. I never got the chance to give you thanks for being a great friend in high school. Your spirit will live on, m'friend.

Silas Booker,Jr.

July 14, 2006

Andy, My condolences and prayers for you and your family

Sue Shifflett

July 13, 2006

Judy, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son. I will not even pretend to imagine your grief. You have been through so much. I can only hope for stronger days ahead for you and your family. I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. God Bless you. With love,



Sue Shifflett (N.B. Goodwyn)

Monica Banks

July 13, 2006

Ryan...you will be missed. May God Bless your family.

Yolanda Wooten

July 13, 2006

From a complete stranger to a very special family in a time of mourning for the loss of their wonderful son. My heart breaks when I hear of the loss of such a young person. Espcially because I have gone through the exact same thing last year with my son. Your son touched the lives of many throughout his short 20 years on this earth and he will continue to do so for rest of their lives. Treasure the sweet,sweet memories. God Bless!

THE YUNKUN FAMILY

July 13, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME.TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH IN THE PRAYERS AND COMFORT OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY.FROM ALL THAT I HEAR AND READ RYAN WAS A SON ANY PARENT COULD BE PROUD OF.GOD BLESS YOU

Terry Taylor

July 12, 2006

Judy,

There has not been a minute that I have not thought of you since Ryan's passing. You have been in my prayers and I will remember Ryan for his smile and how nice he was when he came over to visit Heather, he was a good friend to my daugther and I thank him for that. I know that she will miss him alot. You have been through alot and I know that you are strong and will get through anything that God hands out. Heather and myself will drop by before she leaves for college she really wants to see you and your family. Stay strong and know that I am just a phone call away if you need anything, I know that you have alot of friends and family to help you with this sad time. God bless you and your family.

Katelyn Chisholm

July 12, 2006

It has been a long time for me since i saw Ryan. I remember going to Sandston pool and hanging out with all my friends there. That is where i met Ryan and always thought that he was such a great guy and fun to be around. When I heard the horrible news this past weekend i was in shock and devastated. Life just isn't fair sometimes. But i do believe that everything happens for a reason. And that is what i keep reminding myself of. I will lovingly keep Ryan and his family in my thoughts and pray for all of you. R.I.P. Ryan

SHANNON CHAPLIN

July 12, 2006

I DIDN'T KNOW RYAN..BUT MY DAD & HIS DAD ARE FRIENDS. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS!

amanda winans

July 11, 2006

ryan... im going to miss you so much you were there for me through everything! im going to miss all our talks and promises! it sucks~ but i love you and im going miss you sooo much! judy, andy, tyler i love you all! and im here when ever you need me! i love you ryan..dont forget to remember me! ill see you soon! muah!

Crystal Sullivan (Walker)

July 11, 2006

I want to send all my love and sympathy to the Vaughan family. I knew Ryan all trough out School. (I was the girl that walked out with him at 5th grade graduation.)Ryan was a really sweet guy that would have given you his shirt off his back if you needed it. I am very sorry for your loss.

Ryan Taylor

July 11, 2006

Ryan-

You will never be forgotten although you'll be missed greatly by everyone in the community.

Tyler/Andy/Judy-

You've all gone through s0o much, stay strong and know that everyone is praying for you and will do anything we can to comfort you

Tyler-

give me a call anytime you need to talk or just want to hang out

(795-5749) (201-0783)

Brandon Hylton

July 11, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss. Ryan, you will be missed.



-SPAM

Morris Crowder

July 11, 2006

Andy and family, My condolences in the passing of Ryan. Just hold on to all the beautiful memories of Ryan and know that he now is in a better world than we. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts in the days to come. May God be with you in now. Sincerely, Morris Crowder, Jr. (Control Lab)

Michele Roberson

July 11, 2006

Losing someone you love is never easy to accept and sometimes it will feel as if the pain is too much to bear. It is evident that you have an entire community of love and support behind you now who are all grieving along with you...wishing with all their hearts that they could ease the loss you bear. Ryan was such a special person, as is his family which is why so many care. You have so many special memories to take there place beside your pain. I hope you will soon find comfort in those treasured memories which can never be taken away.

Karen Fields

July 11, 2006

What an incredible young man. Even in death Ryan keeps giving -- as an organ donor he is helping to improve the lives of others. This speaks volumes about his character and the legacy of hope he leaves us with. We are proud to have known Ryan and pray that all who love and miss him will find peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.

Ray, Karen, Lindsay and Glen Fields

Tiffany McCoy

July 11, 2006

Tyler & Family - We were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Tyler - I am so glad I was able to spend the day with you yesterday during this difficult time for you and your family. Just know I am always here for you.



With our deepest sympathy,



Tiffany & Lisa McCoy

Danny, Denise, Kristin & Heather Pike

July 11, 2006

Judy and Family,

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Ryan's bright smile and beautiful eye's along with the many memories so many will forever cherish and remember. May god comfort you and guide you through this difficult time along with family, friends and wonderful memories of Ryan.

CAROLYN{GRANNY} ANTHONY

July 11, 2006

TO THE VAUGHAN FAMILY

RYAN WAS WELL LOVED AND LIKED BY ALL. I AM THE LADY THAT STOLE HIM FROM K-MART. HE WAS A GOOD WORKER AND A GREAT KID. MY HEART BREAKES FOR YOU. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU I LOVED HIM TOO.

E'Beth Lambert-Watts

July 11, 2006

To the families of Ryan- Your peace and strength are admirable and such a testomony of your faith. May you continue to rest in God's strength and to find comfort in His grace. Seeing so many people and especially young one's come to the side of Ryan and his family shows what a truly special young man Ryan was and how many lives he touched. It is also further testamony of God's blessings and your efforts as parents and family to bring Ryan up to be the young man he was.



Judy, Andy, Trey, Tyler, & Cheathams I love you dearly and care about you tremendously. There is seldomly a day that goes by that I don't think of one of you. I am so sorry for the tragic loss of Ryan. I have and will continue to pray for peace that passes all understanding, that comes only from our Heavenly Father. May you continue to find comfort and strength in our Lord and Savior.



Love unending,

Justin Baynes

July 11, 2006

I Didn't know him as well as others...had a couple of classes with him at Varina..great guy from what i knew of him...it's just a sad and unfortunate loss for everyone, thoughts and prayers to the family..



R.I.P friend.

Gary Walkup

July 10, 2006

Andy and Judy I can only imagine the loss that you feel at this trying time.May the Lord be with you and your family each and every day.Gary and Dottie Walkup

Tim and Sherie Sensabaugh

July 10, 2006

Judy & Family: May your faith, your wonderful memories and the prayers of others help guide you through this painful time. Please know that your families are in our thoughts.

ann boland

July 10, 2006

Judy and family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My heart is with you in this time and the days ahead.

Carter & Wanda Enroughty

July 10, 2006

Judy & family we are sorry to hear about your son Ryan. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

July 10, 2006

We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark, Debbie and Jason Boykin

April Stewart and Family

July 10, 2006

To the Vaughan Family and Friends,

I went to school with Ryan and we rode the bus together since like elementary school. I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear about his passing. He was such a great guy with an absolutely gorgeous smile! My deepest sympathy goes out to you. God must have a special plan for Ryan and need him up in heaven. I truly hope that you find comfort in knowing that Ryan is in Heaven smiling down on you. He is probably being fitted for his wings right now, so you will have a special guardian angel looking over you. Ryan's life was short lived but he will forever be remembered and missed by so many! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.

Cindy Bew

July 10, 2006

Judy,Your family is in our thoughts and prayers

Roman, Nicki, Binky & Cindy

Halen

July 10, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kim Basye

July 10, 2006

Judy and Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Basye Family (Kim, Mike and Savannah) and Sam and Sarah Owens

Cindy Haislip-Hilderbrand

July 10, 2006

Andy & Judy Vaughan Families & Friends so sorry to hear about your loss, Ryan will missed by many. I will always remember the times we had together, at Meadowland Daycare, when I worked there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family! Friend and fellow Varina High class-mate graduate.

michael trainum

July 10, 2006

Ryan, you were my hunting buddy, it sucks that we really didn't start talking until last year, im sure heaven will have some of the best hunting you can imagine. R.I.P buddy

Jeanne Gold

July 10, 2006

My heart goes out to you in your great loss -- Please find comfort in knowing Ryan is at home with our Lord.

Wanda, Dennis, Niki, C.J. and Cali Hancock

July 10, 2006

Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of Ryan. We cannot imagine what you are going through but want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to all of you! We know you will keep your memories of Ryan close to your heart.

Rebecca Ervin

July 10, 2006

Ryan you are a great guy, you will be missed greatly, keep us all safe and watch over us, until we meet again.... love ya

Ricky, Stefanie & Ethan Young

July 10, 2006

Judy, Andy & Tyler,

We are so shocked and sad to hear about Ryan. I am heartbroken for you and your family to go through this tragedy and unbearable pain. You are all in my prayers.

With love,

Mike Gillend and Lori Gill

July 10, 2006

We will miss Ryan coming by the house to just talk about Hunting and Fishing with all his friends - he was a wonderful kid that grew to become a respected man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sue Carver

July 10, 2006

Judy and Family,

Words can't express the shock I felt upon hearing of Ryan's tragic accident. Even though I never met Ryan, I can tell by reading these entries that he was a very special young man that will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Please know that you and yours are in my thoughts at this very difficult time.

Dan Tate

July 10, 2006

To The Vaughan Family,

I can't begin to imagine the pain you are feeling on the sudden loss of Ryan. Remember that God has promised not to place more on you than you can bear. Trust in Him to see you through this time of grief. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.

Your Friends at J B Hunt Transport

Tim LeVigne

July 10, 2006

Dear Judy and family.... I was saddened to hear of Ryan's death. Judy, words cannot ease the grief you are feeling but know that you and the family are in my prayers and thoughts daily. Hang in there...

TL

Jessica, Chad and Lauryn Paxton

July 10, 2006

I was so shocked to hear about Ryan's passing. He was a great guy and he always had that beautiful smile on his face. He will be missed by so many. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

MITCHELL PERKINS

July 10, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Pat & Mark Connelly

July 10, 2006

Judy & family - we can't begin to imagine what you are going through. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time

Tiffany Gowen

July 10, 2006

ryan, you were an amazing person. i'm going to miss you SO much..but i will NEVER forget all the good times and memories we shared. i'll see you again someday soon. i LOVE and miss you SO much..never forget that.



loveyouuu<3

Laura Meador

July 9, 2006

Where to begin....Ryan was a child hood friend of mine his Grand Father lives 2 doors down from me. We used to do so many wonderful things together.



Andy, Judy, Tyler, Mr. & Mrs. Cheatham, family and friends..... I feel your pain but Ryan is as safe as he could ever be in the wonderful loving hands of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You will be in my thoughts and prayers forever and I love all of you.



Ryan, I will savor the last time I saw you at Joey's house! I love you with all of my heart. You are home at last and may your body rest in peace. I was so scared seeing you today but when I approached you all my fear went away it was like you were hold my hand saying, "I am fine and everything is okay!" I will never forget you and will be glad to see you in the nexed life. I love you Ryan and may you rest in peace.

Tiffany Helfert

July 9, 2006

All through i didnt know Ryan all that well i remember riding the school bus with him..he always had a smile on his face! you will never be forgotten! we love you and miss you soo much ryan we know you are looking down at us

Mike Hasley

July 9, 2006

My prayers are with the Vaughn family. Ryan was a student in my history class, and I know he leaves behind many beloved friends.

Debby, AJ & Cody Yates

July 9, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vaughan family. We are so sorry and so sad about the tragic loss of your son. Find comfort in knowing that he is now with God in Heaven.

H. E. and Ruth Williamson

July 9, 2006

Judy and family,

We are sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. Ryan was such a gentlemen whenever we saw him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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