Reginald Steven Vaughn

Reginald Steven Vaughn, passed away July 4, 2017. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama, Birmingham and recently retired form UPS. Preceded in death by his Father Robert H. Vaughn Sr. and Mother Mary Ruth Vaughn. Survivors include: Wife Greta S. Jackson-Vaughn, Brothers Robert Jr., Warren, Sisters Vivian and Sandra, Step granddaughter Amber, 3 grandchildren and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends.Mr. Reginald Steven Vaughn was born April 28, 1959 to the Late Robert H. Vaughn, Sr. and Mary Ruth Vaughn. He was the 3rd child born this union.

He was a proclaimed visual artist including a background in restoration and ceramics. His works were pursued locally and nationally and is a part of permanent collection at UAB, Simonton’s of Birmingham and Southern Accents Publication. He was one of UAB’s Frame and Art SouthTrust Bank Birmingham City Schools and recently retired from UPS.

Reginald departed this life on July 4, 2017 and leaves to cherish his memories Wife; Greta, Brothers; Robert Jr., Warren, Sisters: Vivian, Sandra Stepdaughter: Amber, three grandchildren, and a host of Nieces, Nephews Cousins and friends.

Education

Holy Family Element6ary School and 1977 graduate of Red Mountain High School. He received his B.A, Degree in Art Education, Art History and Art Studio from University of Alabama @ Birmingham in 1982.

Honors

Magic City Art Connection Birmingham, Alabama University of Alabama @ Birmingham Award of Merit 1995. Magic City Art Festival 1992 & 1993. Best of Show Kentuck Festival of Arts, 1993 Award of Distinction. Sixth Annual Juried Art Student Award of Distinction and Purchase (Award is a Permanent part of the UAB Gallery) Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. Award of Distinction 1980.

Group Invitational

Academy of Fine Arts, 1991-1992. Arts Sparks Auction (purchase Award) 1992. Alabama State Council for the Arts, African American Visual. Artist invitational 1993 and Birmingham Art Association Annual Auction 1998.

Arrangements under the direction of Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel, Birmingham, AL.