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Deacon Emeritus John Vaughn Jr.

Passed 12/24/2023

Obituary For Deacon Emeritus John Vaughn Jr.

With great sadness, we announce the passing of John “J.L.” Lawson Vaughn Jr. from the earthly realm to his heavenly home on December 24, 2023. J.L. was born in Rome, GA on February 11, 1932, to the late Rev. J.L. Vaughn, Sr. and the late Estelle Turner Vaughn, and brother to the late Alta Estelle Vaughn. Mr. Vaughn was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as a principal from the Floyd County School System. He was a beloved husband to Esther, father to the late Taryn Christina, Kenneth, Kevin, Kimberly, and Paw Paw to Kerrigan. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 29 at noon at Lovejoy Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

*Public viewing for Deacon Vaughn will be Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 12 noon until 6 pm at F. K. Jones Fuenral Home and Friday, December 29, 2023 at Lovejoy Baptist Church one hour prior the service.


The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider donating to one of the organizations or scholarship programs that J.L. was passionate about in his memory.


100 Black Men of Rome NWGA

Scholarship Fund

P.O. Box 3 Central Plaza #182

Rome, GA 30161


Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia

P.O. Box 2939

Rome, GA 30162

https://bgcnwga.org/donate


Lovejoy Baptist Church

Rev. J.L Vaughn Scholarship Program

P.O. Box 668

Rome, GA 30162


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Barbara Lashley sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Deacon Emeritus John Vaughn Jr. - December 29, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Sincerely, Barbara Lashley

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Heartfelt Memories was sent for Deacon Emeritus John Vaughn Jr. - December 28, 2023

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Nicole Anderson sent Ocean Devotion for Deacon Emeritus John Vaughn Jr. - December 28, 2023

Kim, We are so sorry for your loss. Continued prayers for you and the family. We love you sister and are here for you.

Love Your LSs (Tashira, Renita, Frankesha, Brittni, Nikkie and Tyeshah)

Tiana Dominick sent Love's Journey for Deacon Emeritus John Vaughn Jr. - December 28, 2023

My deepest condolences during this time. -Ms. Tiana Dominick

So sorry for your loss, Mr. Vaughn was a wonderful man to know!! He will be missed!!

Garrett-Hull Family

HAVE MERCY, LORD JESUS!!! The Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family extend our Heartfelt Love, PRAYERS, Peace Comfort and DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to Mother Esther Vaughn; Taryn Christina, Kenneth, Kevin, Kimberly, Kerrigan and the extended Vaughn Family, Friends, Associates and others during this very difficult time. May GOD Comfort your hearts and Bless you with many loving precious memories of your precious loved one, 🌹 🕊️ Gone... But Never Forgotten... RIH, Deacon Emeritus John Vaughn Jr. 🕊️ 🌹 THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD. 🙏 💗 ✝️ Pastor Louise Young Harris and The Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family, Kingston, GA

My prayers are with you all. Ginger McClure

Sending my prayers and Condolences to the family.❤️🙏🏾❤️

Sandra C. Boddie

rlsummerlin sends condolences

We are deeply saddened at the passing of our friend, one Deacon Emeritus J.L. Vaughn. J.L. and my older sister, Mary L. Montgomery were classmates at Main High and both graduated from Main High the same year. When I arrived at Knoxville College in 1953,J.L. was there as an Army Veteran working on his college degree. I was honored after uniting with Lovejoy Baptist Church to have been asked by Pastor Ingram to serve as Chairperson of The Reverend J.L. Vaughn Scholarship Program and a few years following, with Pastor Ingram's approval, the Program included a Tracking component. Deacon Vaughn was very passionate about this Ministry and spearheaded the awarding of scholarships to deserving students who were members of Lovejoy every year. What a Legacy, among others!!John worked with J.L. on Lovejoy' s Deacon Ministry and with The 100 Black Men of Rome, Inc., both Founding Members of the 100 of Rome. To the Vaughn Family and Friends, we extend our sincere sympathy and condolences that you will find great Comfort and Peace in so many wonderful Memories that will last a Lifetime. J.L. is at Rest and we will see him again....Love and Blessings to this beautiful Family...John and Laney Stevenson

I work with Mr. Vaughn at Johnson ele. I remember the good time we had at Tremont on school trips. he a great men. I was a bus driver at johnson. Lots of love at this time of sorrow .I WELL keep your family in our prayer. JUDY & MARVIN JACKSON

December 26, 2023 Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. We are heartbroken by the passing of JL. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend; a great teacher and "fabulous chef." His barbecued ribs were the best ever. I don't know if we will ever find any other ribs as good as his. We always enjoyed his warm hospitality, interesting and frank discussions, sense of humor, and generosity. Phil will always remember and miss sharing time to smoke a cigar with JL. We pray that Esther, Ken, Kevin, and Kim find peace and embrace JL's wonderful gift of memories, while we do the same. We love you. Sincerely, Gwen & Phillip Whitt Silver Spring, MD

Our deepest condolences to the Vaughn family. We are praying that God wrap His arms around you granting you peace, love, and comfort during this time. Love you so much, Mrs. Vaughn.

-Mike & Stephanie Dean

To the Vaughn family, you have my deepest sympathy. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Your husband and father will truly be missed, he was such a great gentleman and an inspiration to many. After such a beautiful, purposeful, and journeyed life, he has found a peaceful rest. Respectfully, Marvin L. Bynes

My Condolences to the Vaughn Family. May God continue to strengthen you in this hour. Deacon Vaughn is a great man and left an amazing legacy. May God keep you is my prayer.

Rodney L. Turner

On behalf of the Rome Colored Main High School Reunion Committee and members we thoroughly enjoyed him at the last reunion.he had such an uplifting spirit..to my friend Esther want you to know that he will truly be missed.praying for you and the rest of the family.. Cecelia Abbott chairperson and Helen Williams co-chair...

I would like to extend my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Vaughn family at this time. Mr. Vaughn's impact and legacy can most clearly be seen in the lives of his family. He has left an indelible mark!

Kourtni Mason

Michael & Daphne Williams

Prayers & Condolences to the Vaughn Family mr. JL. Vaughn was a Pioneer in sevaral ways to Rome and Floyd County and dear friend to my late father A.C. Spivey. We wish Comfort and GODS Strenghth during this time. The Spivey Family

My sincerest condolences to the Vaughn family. Deborah Collins

My sincerest condolences to you at this time. You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Respectfully, Shay, Jamila, Sasha Wood Rome, Ga

My sincerest condolences to the Vaughn family. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come. 🙏

Respectfully, Lanetta Stevenson Lithonia, GA

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

F.K. Jones Funeral Home | Rome, GA

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