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Vaughn E. Monroe

Vaughn Monroe Obituary

MONROE VAUGHN EDGAR MONROE On Sunday, December 16, 2007. Loving father of Tikeah Grigsby; beloved son of Gwendolyn Good; brother of Rico Antoine Cooper, Reginald L. Miller, Donnie Dukes, Jovan Banks, Orlando Magruder, Kim Bennett and Kiecia Cooper; godfather of Tyler Dukes. He is also survived by his stepmother, Mary C. McMillan; sister-in-law, Kara Dukes; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. On Wednesday, December 19, family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home, 4804 Georgia Ave., NW. On Thursday, December 20 visiting hour from 9 a.m. until time of services, 11 a.m. at Spirit of Faith Christian Center, 2661 Oxon Run Dr., Temple Hills, MD. Interment Washington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Funds Service Co., Vaughn Monroe Memorial Fund, Donwe Companies, PO Box 1148, Laurel, MD 20725.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 19, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Vaughn Monroe

39 Entries

Michelle Lee

March 24, 2023

You are forever in my heart. Love you Always!

Sister Soulja

March 24, 2023

Hey MAN...I miss you everyday and wish you were still here.

Love always, your sister Soulja! XOXO

Sonny Bolden

December 16, 2009

When I heard that you had past, it was hard to believe. We had a good time on the mid-night shift at Blair and to know that we will never relive those moments again through conversation is a big let-down. Miss you, but you are definitely in a better place. Everything is just the way you left it, and everybody is the same. More folks need your counseling, however, and I could use a hair-cut.

Shorty

March 6, 2009

Vaughn was truly a gentleman and will remain vibrant in my heart. It's still hard to not be able to see and talk with him. He was the kind of friend that defined the true definition of FRIEND.

Kara Ingram Dukes

February 20, 2009

Yes in deed you are truly missed. Donnie and I can't help but think of you everytime we walk in the house, With having your photo up and then when Tikeah comes home to stay with us we see you. Donnie misses you a heck of a lot! It's time for you guys annual CIAA trip! He just mentioned how he wish his road dog was here. Love ya always! Donnie, Kara and Tyler Dukes

JeNae Taylor

December 21, 2008

hi. ive been thinking about you all year. your a factor in my decision to move back home. thank you. i missed my boys and my sister so much that you caused my to check myself. i just wish...my heart hurts for keke. i wish i were capable of squeezing all the pain from her and my sister and the boys just to let them have a few moments of peace. you are amazing. i loved you from the moment we meet. God has a bigger purpose than we do and thought i dont know what it is and havent really asked for clarity i am sure that He knows and His purpose is far greater than we could ever imagine. I hold onto this when I dont understand why youre gone. I am trying to be strong for my sister, she misses you so much, if you can please say hello to her when you get a chance. keke please know that if you ever need a shoe shopping companion or someone to indulge chocolate with you or just a high five and a hug im always in your corner.

i love you and all that extra good stuff bud.

Mary McMillan

December 5, 2008

It has been almost a year and I think about you every day and still want to question God, to why he took you so soon and then I just cry because of that thought, knowing to believe in God is trust his reasons. I know one thing that happen with you not being here and that is my life is totally different and it will never be the same. I miss your voice, I miss your visits, your phone calls, I miss watching you eat, I miss you smile....I JUST MISS YOU. I love you son and I will nerver forget you. NEVER. Love you forever, your step mom.

Sherritta Matthews

December 3, 2008

Hey you, just been reminiscing about you lately. Trying to remember all the good times, and there were alot. Time is going by and I keep looking for my friend. You know me and your babygirl are still tight as ever. I will always be here for her. I will Always Love You

Liesa Davis

January 10, 2008

Monroe, I found out about your death 3 days after the funeral. I'm sorry that you are gone. GOD knows best. You are every example of what a REAL MAN is. I enyoyed working with you at the BLAIR HOUSE and I hold fond memories of you visting my husband and I in the hospital when Lil' Geoffrey was born. You gave me so much strength during that period. You shared your mother Gwen with me and your friends. We would see each other in passing and I would tease you about working your good Government Job. OH How, I will miss you. Gwen call me 240-832-8761

Frances Holley

December 24, 2007

May God be with you during this time. We are so sorry about your loss. Although we did not know Vaughn personally, we knew how much he meant to Adrienne. In this we learned a lot and knew how really special he was to her and everyone. God Bless.

Santa Jones

December 21, 2007

He was THE best barber in the D.C. area. He had a very loving and beautiful spirit----I will miss that warm smile forever.
My heartfelt wishes and prayers to the family.

Charnell Holloway

December 21, 2007

It was great meeting you Vaughn. You are in my prayers and your family. I know that you are in a much better place now. I'll miss that good humor that always made me smile from ear to ear.

Jermaine Walker

December 21, 2007

It took awhile for me to write anything here, because I'm still in disbelief. Vaughn was to be one of Groomsmen in my upcoming wedding and Addy was a Maid of Honor. They both organized our engagement party, and Vaughn did all the cooking himself. I was privilaged enough to spend time with Vaughn in his last hours at the Christmas Party, not knowing that that would be our last seeing each other here on earth. Vaughn was so loving and caring, it sometimes let you wondering, Why is he so nice? That was just his nature. That Saturday at the party, we were talking about about and acting out funny and stupid poses that the Groomsmen would take before the wedding. Again it's hard to believe that he's gone in body, but will live with Trina and myself in spirit forever. July 12, 2008, a candle will burn in memory of both Vaughn and Adrienne at our wedding, in rememberance of the love they shared with us.

Joseph/Lisa Daniel

December 21, 2007

Vaughn was a very special young man, who touched so many lives during his time on earth. He will be missed by many and remembered for his annointing. Even though you are at a lost right now, GOD is still in charge of our lives.We know GOD has a plan for all of us and someday we will be reunited with Vaughn again.Family you have our deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow. Please do not hesitate contact us.

Paula

December 21, 2007

Monroe as I would call you, you will be truly missed. I thank you for giving me the pleasure of having a good friendship. The Jazz Festivals will not be the same without you.
Peace and Blessing to the Family.

Mike Washington and Family

December 21, 2007

V as I would call him was the nicest person you could ever meet. Clothes were always sharp no matter what the occasion - play, casual, or dressed up. I will always miss the conversation and the smile.

Sheila Sampson

December 20, 2007

My prayers go out to the family at your time of grief. Vaughn was a good friend and just like everyone else mentioned in the previous notes he had a great sense of humor, always a gentlemen, and every time I saw him sharp as tack. He was one of a kind. I am truly going to miss my friend Vaughn. May you Rest in Internal Peace.

Courtney Flowers

December 20, 2007

"Bentley Fonsworth" is what I would call him because of the way he dressed, what a sharp dresser! To Ms. Gwen, I never met you but I heard great things about you and Vaughn's daughter. You raised a fine young man and as to the world who knew him, he will be greatly missed. May God bless you and your family. As a rememberance, I have some pics that I took of Vaughn, so if you're interested, please feel free to contact me on the contact info link. You are not alone Mr. Monroe, my mother just arrived in heaven a few weeks ago, so she will definitely "show" you around. I Love You and thanks for being one of DC's finest. Your southern friend, Courtney

Deborah Tinsley

December 20, 2007

Gwen, know that you did a good job in raising your son. We love you and keeping you lifted in our prayers

Ronnetta Pace

December 20, 2007

Although I didn't get the chance to know Vaughn on a personal level I met him through Adrienne, and his prescence was that of a perfect gentleman. May he rest in peace and his family live with the many memories they have of him. God Bless.

Tammy Orebaugh

December 20, 2007

I had not known Vaughn very long--but, from our first meeting I felt I had known him forever. What a wonderful smile, personality, jokster and he wasn't bad at hand dancing either! I will miss him very much. My prayers are with the family. God bless.

Theresa Richie

December 20, 2007

I have known Vaughn since middle school. You will be missed.

Louis,Cynthia, & Toni Minor Jr

December 20, 2007

My heart goes out to the family. I am a friend of Mary, Tracy and Jovan; Jovan and my daughter Toni went to school together.
Our prayer is that God (in time) provides you all with a peace of mind, peace of heart, and peace of spirit.
May God continually bless and comfort you all.

Felix & Faye Cortes

December 19, 2007

We met Vaughn through his girlfriend Adrienne. They were a Lovely Couple. Although, we knew them for a short time, we have some wonderful memories. He will be greatly missed..

Erica Young

December 19, 2007

It was a pleasure to have known you for the time that we were acquainted. You and Adrienne were a precious couple and you will be dearly missed. Our prayers are with your family.

Erica and Dale

Glenita Davis

December 19, 2007

To the family...

I am so very saddened by the loss of my friend. May the memories of the beautiful spirit that he shared with so many now bring you comfort during this difficult time. We first met when I was going through a very difficult time in my life. There was not a single time when I spoke with him or saw him that he didn't instantly brighten my day. I will always remember his smile and his sense of humor. I thank God for sharing his angel with me/us for the time that we had him.

bernisha hodges

December 19, 2007

I'm so sorry you had to leave us so soon but i know that you're in a better place. I will never forget u and the way u always made me laugh. before u left u told me a story about patty labelle's sister wanting some eggs when she was sick in the hospital and patty didnt bring them on time.Then her sister died. And you told me you're brother called u while he was in the hospital asking for eggs u didnt know if that was going to be the last time seeing him so u made it happen and got him some eggs. You asked me that same day to bring u some eggs the next day but i didnt come to work and the day after u got on me bad for not bringing you're eggs. And now i dont have the chance to make it up to u. I'm so sorry im having a baby boy and he will be named Monroe after u. This way i will always think of u threw my son love always and never forgotten.

bernisha hodges

December 19, 2007

I'm soo sorry u had to leave us so soon but i know that you're in a better place i will never forget u and the way u always made me laugh before u left u told me a story about patty labelle sister wanting some eggs when she was in the hospitol sick and patty didnt bring them on time here sister died you told me you're brother called u while he was in the hospitol asking for eggs u didnt know if that was going to be the last time seeing so u made it happen and got him some eggs u asked me that same day to bring u some eggs the next day i didnt come to work and the day after u got on me bad for not bringing you're eggs and now i dont have the chance to make it u to u i'm so sorry there for im having a baby boy and he will be named Monroe after u this way i will always think of u threw my son love always never forgotten

Leslee McRae

December 19, 2007

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

It has been a pleasure knowing Vaughn Monroe. He kept the staff as well as the clients laughing at The Blair House. At 12:00am Vaughn had a way of waking up the whole house "Count Time".

He will be missed but not forgotten.

To be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord.

Former Co-Worker
The Blair House

Marcia Washington

December 19, 2007

Gwen and family my hearfelt prayer are with you all. Know that God is with you and will never leave or forsake you. May the joy of the Lord be your strength during this time. He will be greatly miss.

Dawn Segura

December 19, 2007

Mrs. Gwendolyn,

Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. My sincerest prayer is that God's grace and mercy cover you during this time and that the Lord's strength sustain you.

Brigette Sanders

December 19, 2007

To The Family,

I feel very fortunate to have met one of the kindest and craziest persons on the face of the earth. Vaughn was truly the life of the office. He could make u laugh even if you didnt want to. It saddens me to know that I wont see him running around the office like a kid at heart, which was one of the things I loved most about him. He may be gone but he will NEVER be forgotten.

Brigette

Trina Hewlett

December 19, 2007

I meet Vaughn through my best friend Adrienne and they were a wonder couple and wonderful friends. I am honored to have had them both as friend.

Barber Charlence

December 19, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Charlita Felder

December 19, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Darlett Salley

December 19, 2007

To the family of Vaughn Monroe,

I was was shocked and saddened by Vaughn's sudden passing. They say that the "Good Ones" always go that way. Way too soon.

I have had to call on Vaughn for assistance many times during my tenure at DPW and he was always pleasant and helpful.

He was always smiling whenever, whatever the situation. Not to mention that Vaughn was the only guy I knew that could work in the field for 8 hours and still have a shine on his shoes. He will be truly missed.

Iris Stanton

December 19, 2007

I worked with this young man in 2005 at DPW/SWEEP. He always had a smile for everyone and was quick with the jokes that brightened the day. Its far too soon for him to leave, but we must take comfort in the fact that God makes no mistakes. The Lord takes only the best and I guess he was missing some humor and called Vaughn home. To the family, prayers are going out to you in this time of mourning. As hard as it may be right now, always remember the good times, cherish the memories. Be Blessed.

Mary McMillan

December 19, 2007

This world will nerver be the same again for me. I love you son and I will miss you. Thank you for the joy and love you put in my life. You were a good son and a good man. I love you. Your step mom.

Kathaleen Sherrod

December 19, 2007

Ms. Gwen ~ I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I sat and reflected on the friendship that I once shared with "Mann" (Vaughn) and I am glad that I had the opportunity to cross paths with such a fun-loving and caring person. He touched everyone that he came in contact with tremendously. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of those family and friends that he touched. During this time, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'll continue to pray that God blesses you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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