Austin Vaughan
Austin Vaughan, 85, of Kerrville and Silsbee, died Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was born on January 19, 1934, in Soper, Oklahoma, to Vira Mae Stillwell and Eldon Campbell Vaughan. Austin worked for Amarillo Police Department from May 1962 until September 1967. He then he worked for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission from September 1967 until March 1983. Austin was a member of the Silsbee Masonic Lodge 927, Silsbee Order of Eastern Star 298, and EL MINA 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Austin was awarded the Kerr County Peace Officer of The Year in 1976. As a long-time member of the Kerr County Livestock Show, the Livestock Show was dedicated to him in 1981. He was a founding member of the Kerrville Music Festival Foundation and was voted a lifetime honorary member. In 1983, the Blue Grass Festival was dedicated to him. In 2010 he was awarded the Golden Trowel by the Masonic Lodge in Silsbee.
Survivors include his wife, Jackie Vaughan, of Kerrville; children, Sharon Tremper and her husband, Chip, of Ingram; Curt Vaughan and his wife, Roxan, of Cave Creek, Arizona; and Tim Vaughan, of Mesa, Arizona; stepchildren, Donovan Keith Maloy, Jr., and his wife, Robbie; Terryl Lynn Maloy; and Kathleen Maloy Stutz and her husband, Philip, all of Mauriceville; twelve grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Monroe Vaughan and Clovis Vaughan; and sister, Geneva Boland.
Austin is preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoNell Vaughan; brother, Raymond Vaughan; and sister, Mildred Sherman.
A gathering of Mr. Vaughan’s friends and family will begin at 12:00 p.m., with his Masonic Rite and Eastern Star Service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 5, 2019, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His interment will follow at R.S. Farmer Memorial Park, Silsbee.
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R.S. Farmer Cemetery
R.S. Farmer Cemetery
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Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
- 07/05/2019
- 2:00 pm
- 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
- 07/05/2019
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Comments
Sue Callaway
Sorry for your loss May GOD grant you peace and comfort during this time of mourning for the family prayers for the family.Austin was a great man and I will miss him lots of love and prayers for you and yours
Linda Uecker
A dear friend and colleague.
Valerie Conley
There are not enough words to express how much you will be missed by so many people. You were an amazing man and an amazing friend. Rest in peace -- you so deserve it.
Raedella Mitchell
Keith,Robbie, Terry, and Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that he spent many years with Aunt JoNell. I am sure she welcomed him at the perally gates. Send prayers for your family during this time.
Stacy Whittemore Wilber
My father worked for TABC at the same time as Mr Vaughan. Peace be with you all during this sorrowful time.
Sarah Atwood Bardwell
Austin and JoNell were our neighbors in Beaumont. You couldn't ask for better folks to live by. To all the family, both are remember with love and lots of memories. You are all in our prayers.
Larry and Donna Saenz
What a life well-lived! I first met Austin Vaughan (Mr. Vaughan to me) when I was a 5th grade kid, living in Amarillo, Texas. Curt and I were best friends. Although it's been many years since I've seen Mr. Vaughan, I always remember him as an Amarillo Police Officer. He had the BEST Police dog ever. He'd take time to talk with us and show us how he and the dog worked together. He always had time to talk. He could tell some exciting stories about his work. One of the greatest legacies a man can leave, aside from making the world, and his community, a better place is in the love he had for his family and his family for him. On that note, Job well done, Mr. Vaughan. Through knowing Curt (and his sister, Sharon) all these years, I know that's true. They loved their Dad. Donna and I wish to extend our condolences and sympathy to the family. May God's abounding love and peace give you all comfort during this time of sorrow.
Kathleen Stutz
My heart is so broken. In all the years I was honored to be a part of Austin's life, he was so sweet to me. He made me feel like a daughter,to him, not a step child. He loved me, and I loved him. We watched a lot of Jeopardy together, and he always knew the answers,, sometimes a little late, but he always said that he was just about to say that! I've never in my life known anyone who had so many interesting stories to tell. Best story teller ever! I've missed him for a few months since he went back to Kerrville with family. Now, I will miss him until we meet again in heaven. My sincerest, heart felt condolences to his children,and all his family,and friends. Kathleen
Helen Ainsworth
What a stinker Austin was!!! He will be greatly missed. Prayer are with his family.