Mr. John William Vaughan age 84, of Margarettsville passed away Sunday, January 5, 2013 at his home.
Known to family and friends as “John Bill”, his favorite title was “PaPa”. John was born in Margarettsville, NC on November 3, 1929.
He attended Seaboard High School, graduated from Chowan College and attended Wake Forest University.
He was a member of Margarettsville Baptist Church and served as a Deacon.
After service to his country in the United States Army, John farmed for many years and was retired from International Paper Company in Roanoke Rapids. He enjoyed gardening, loved the Carolina Tarheels, but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandson. They were best friends.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Griffin Vaughan, his parents William Edgar Vaughan and Geraldine Wade Vaughan, and his son Jerry William Vaughan.
He is survived by his son Neal Vaughan and wife Karen of Margarettsville, his grandson Joshua Vaughan of Greenville and nieces, nephews and cousins he held dear in his heart.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Seaboard Cemetery in Seaboard, NC with Rev. Jim Cox officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 7:00 until 8:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the NC Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com