October 21, 1942 ~ May 3, 2025
Dan Vaughn was born to Willliam and Murty Vaughn in Ardmore, Oklahoma on October 21, 1942. He attended school in Greenville, Oklahoma. He considered Lone Grove his hometown. On June 4, 1976, he married Carolyn Elizabeth Gruver. Dan was a volunteer member of the Lone Grove fire and rescue. He was also in the Kiwanis. Dan was a member of The Freewill Baptist Church in Lone Grove. He enjoyed bailing hay and picking pecans with his family. He also enjoyed country music dancing. Most of all he had a passion for baseball and softball. He enjoyed all aspects from the whole family playing at community ball games or watching, and having his whole family present during the games as he officiated. Dan passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, with his family by his side.
Dan is preceded in death by his parents; William Carroll Vaughn and Murty Lurene (Phipps) Vaughn. His son Danny Vaughn and daughter Regina Vaughn. Three sisters and six brothers as well as his granddaughter Amber Marie Vaughn Todd.
Left to cherish his memories are his children Rhonda Ray of Healton, Oklahoma; John D. Vaughn of Jones, Oklahoma; James Vaughn and fiancée Amy Glenn Felker of Lake Tawakoni, TX; Muffy Vaughn of Mannsville, Oklahoma; and JD Vaughn and wife Jana of Mannsville, Oklahoma. His previous wife Carolyn Allen of Celina, Texas. His brothers Louis Vaughn of Ardmore, Frankie Vaughn of Greenville, Oklahoma, and Rickey Vaughn of Lone Grove, Oklahoma. Dan also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren, Great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren.
The family will host a celebration of life at a later date.