Lester R. “Jack” Vaughan, 90, of Sedalia, passed away, Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center. He was born on May 2, 1922 in Clarksburg, MO, a son of Jesse and Rachel (Gabriel) Vaughan.

On June 27, 1947, in Clarksburg, MO, he was united in marriage to Martha Stinson who survives of the home.

He worked as a farmer, truck driver and insurance salesman. Jack was a civil service agent for The Department of Energy, Housing and Urban Development and Lake City Arsenal.

Jack enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting and fishing.  He was a lifetime member of The MO State Bowling Association and the Sedalia Bowling Association.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Sedalia.  Jack served his country honorably in the US Army Air Corps during WWII from 1943 to 1946.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Eddie Vaughan (Joyce) of Sedalia, Stanley Vaughan (Kathy) of Sedalia and Larry Vaughan (Debbie) of Cole Camp; five grandchildren, Kris, Keri, Kory, Brandon and Travis; five great grandchildren, Tyler, Alyson, Zac, Grayson and Kaylee; one sister, Ruby Hendley (Ralph) of Iberia, MO; one brother, Rev. Earl Vaughan of Fayettville, NC, and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Harris and four brothers, Warren, Ralph, Lloyd and Karl Vaughan.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 20, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Sedalia with Rev. Dr. Doyle Sager and Rev. Marlin Brown officiating.

Friends may call from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church.

Burial will be in Hickman Cemetery, Clarksburg, MO.

Full military honors will be conducted by Missouri National Guard Honor Team, Jefferson City.

Pallbearers will be the Deacons from First Baptist Church, Sedalia and honorary bearers will be the Adult 8 Sunday School Class.

Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

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