Obituary of Benjamin Franklin Vaughan

BENJAMIN F. VAUGHAN

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - August 15, 1997 

Benjamin Franklin Vaughan, 76, of the 27000 block of Spivey Town Road died Aug. 13, 1997, in his residence. 
  A native of Isle of Wight County, Va., he was the widower of Mary Louise Lee Vaughan and a member of Colosse Baptist Church. He was a former trustee of the church and a member of the Adult Bible Class. He was also a member of Walters Ruritan Club and a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was the son of the late Benjamin Allen Vaughan and Polly Coggin Vaughan. 
  Survivors include a son, Benjamin A. Vaughan of Windsor; longtime family friend, John R. Shearrin of Windsor; faithful caregiver, Dawn Burden of Windsor. 
  A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Colosse Baptist Church by the Rev. Lee Bowers with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the residence. Contributions may be made to the Colosse Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B8


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Benjamin Franklin Vaughan, 76, died 13 Aug 1997 at his residence. Born in Isle of Wight County, Va., he was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, church trustee, and member of Walters Ruritan Club. He was widower of Mary Louise Lee Vaughan.

A funeral was conducted 16 Aug 1997 at 1 p.m. at Colosse Baptist Church by the Rev. Lee Bowers, with burial in the church cemetery.

––– Transcript –––

BENJAMIN F. VAUGHAN

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - August 15, 1997

Benjamin Franklin Vaughan, 76, of the 27000 block of Spivey Town Road died Aug. 13, 1997, in his residence.

A native of Isle of Wight County, Va., he was the widower of Mary Louise Lee Vaughan and a member of Colosse Baptist Church. He was a former trustee of the church and a member of the Adult Bible Class. He was also a member of Walters Ruritan Club and a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was the son of the late Benjamin Allen Vaughan and Polly Coggin Vaughan.

Survivors include a son, Benjamin A. Vaughan of Windsor; longtime family friend, John R. Shearrin of Windsor; faithful caregiver, Dawn Burden of Windsor.

A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Colosse Baptist Church by the Rev. Lee Bowers with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the residence. Contributions may be made to the Colosse Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Benjamin Franklin Vaughan                   |
| Age   | 76                                          |
| Birth | 1921 (estimated); Isle of Wight County, Va. |
| Death | 13 Aug 1997; residence                      |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                      | Relationship           | Residence                       |
| Benjamin Franklin Vaughan | Decedent               | 27000 block of Spivey Town Road |
| Mary Louise Lee Vaughan   | Spouse (predeceased)   | Not stated                      |
| Benjamin Allen Vaughan    | Father (predeceased)   | Not stated                      |
| Polly Coggin Vaughan      | Mother (predeceased)   | Not stated                      |
| Benjamin A. Vaughan       | Son                    | Windsor                         |
| John R. Shearrin          | Longtime family friend | Windsor                         |
| Dawn Burden               | Faithful caregiver     | Windsor                         |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 15 Aug 1997          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B8                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Colosse Baptist Church
• Former trustee of Colosse Baptist Church
• Member of the Adult Bible Class
• Member of Walters Ruritan Club
• Veteran of the U.S. Army
• Served in World War II
• Spouse's birth name was Mary Louise Lee


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