1949

Robert Lee Vaughn was born on 07 May 1949 in Beeville, Bee, Texas, USA a child of Harry Lee Vaughn Sr. and Margarita “Margie” A Arriola Vaughn.

1950

Robert Lee Vaughn was counted in the census on 10 Apr 1950 in Beeville, Bee, Texas, USA, as an 11-month-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Harry Lee Vaughn; his mother, Margarita Vaughn; and his siblings, Mary Ann Vaugh, Ruby Lee Vaughn, and Harry Lee Vaughn, Jr.

2024

He died on 07 Mar 2024 in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 19 Mar 2024 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Obituary of GySgt. Robert Lee Vaughn (Ret.)

GySgt. Robert Lee Vaughn (Ret.), 74, of Lugoff, SC and formerly of Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Born in Beeville, TX, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Vaughn, Sr. and Margarita A. Vaughn and the husband of over 50 years to Sara Baker Vaughn. Robert faithfully served in the United States Marine Corp for over 20 years, eventually retiring after two tours in Vietnam and being awarded two Purple Hearts. After his military service, Robert worked for the SC Department of Corrections, before again retiring and pursuing a career as a truck driver for Miller Lumber Company. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and watching old westerns. Robert was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on the Atlanta Braves and the Dallas Cowboys. His family described him best as a ‘grumpy old man with a big heart.” Above all, Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother who cherished spending time with his family. “A proud Marine never dies, he just fades away.”

In addition to his loving wife, Robert is survived by his children, Robert Lee Vaughn, II (Joanne) and Sara Nicole Perry (Michael); his grandchildren, Josh Hall (Jenni), Chesnee Dow, and Jordan Vaughn; great-grandchildren, Savannah Hall, Cameron Dow, and Nyomi Dow; his siblings, Maryann Shaw, Ruby Updyke, Richard Vaughn (Tommi), and Sandra Vaughn (Danny); his sister-in-law, Judy Vaughn; as well as numerous other close family members in Texas.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Lee Vaughn, Jr.; and sister, Debbie Garcia.

The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia.

VISITATION

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Monday, March 18, 2024
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

12:00 pm
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Fort Jackson National Cemetery
4170 Percival Rd
Columbia, South Carolina, United States