One of the kindest, generous souls I’ve ever met. We raised our kids together and shared our worries and our joys. Houston had a great laugh!!! Thinking of you Houston, and miss you.

Houston was one of the finest people I have ever known! He had the most beautiful voice. He was a very Good man. He was a great friend. Anytime I was “down” I would go sit and visit with him in his office for a bit, and be smiling when I left. His laughter and smile were “infectious!” His knowledge and wisdom were great. He knew more about Tennessee’s Driver Database than anyone, and forgot more than most ever knew! Houston was my “Brother” and I know I’ll see him again! Thank you “girls” for sharing him all those years with his TN Department of Safety “Family!!!” May God Bless you during this difficult time for all of us who knew and Loved him! Mike

A good friend, a good boss and a really good person. He had a truly good heart and loved his family so very much. We joked about looking in the obituaries every morning and he would be proud of his.

When I walked into AUMC with my little boy in 1986, Houston and Jackie were the first to greet us- I’ll never forget his warm, gentle ways and the twinkle in his eye. After Tom and I married, we spent many many wonderful times with Houston- our kids and his played together and we learned to love this genuine, kind and generous man who was so willing to help. I will miss seeing him on FB, and wish I could hear that laugh one more time. God has gained a good one.

Well my little brother and I met in 1971 at the Dept. Of Safety . I have known him for 48 years. We have shared our joy, pain, friendship, heartbreaks, and all life could throw at us while working at the Dept. Of Safety. I can't count all the lunches we shared with our friends Barbara White, Betty Harris, and Kay Roberts. Houston was one of the kindness loving friends anyone could have on earth. When I retired we never stopped being friends and I always called him little brother when I saw him or called him on the phone. I cannot say goodbye but I will say see you later little brother . I will tell his family all of you have truly been blessed to have your father and grandfather Houston . He was one of a kind in this world.


Houston was a fine man who will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him.  My sincere sympathies to his family. 

I met Houston my first week of work when I broke my computer. My boss Mrs  Rush said call this number when Houston answers say ( Houston we have a problem!) He fixed my computer over the phone cause he spoke retired hairdresser. I called this kind understanding and patient man many many many times and he always had the best sense if humour.I am not ready to  open Facebook and not  see him posting the pickles comics.Houston your heart and soul and kindness and that boy next door smile will always stay with me. Thank you for all you shared with us! 


Houston was a treasure; when I began working for DL, he helped me with many situations. Mostly he helped me learn how to work to avoid mistakes but to be unafraid to ask for help. I last visited with him at a colleague ‘s retirement this past spring and enjoyed hearing about his activities and plans.  He was always supportive, kind and caring.  Heaven is a sweeter place now that he is there. Love to the family and praying grace for family and friends.
Linda K.

I worked with Houston at Dept of Safety for 30 years.  Through good days and bad days he always maintained a calm soul even when I knew he was not.  He was the go to person for computer questions and was always willing to help if he could.  I never heard a cross word come out of his mouth about himself but he would go to battle for someone else.  When I think of Houston I think of a gentle soul who loved God.  He was a pleasure to work with and to know as a friend.  
Rest In Peace Houston, you deserve it. 

Sandra Champion 


My prayers to Houston’s family. I knew Houston when we both went to school in Sandy Hook. He was a special person, with the best laugh I’ve ever known.  We spent many evenings playing rummy. He never figured out how I always won.  I cheated, I could see the cards reflected in his glasses. lol  We attended church camp together in eastern Tennessee just before I moved to Ohio. The memories of our childhood in Sandy Hook and of my friend Houston will always make me smile.  The world has lost a great guy but heaven has gained a great soul. 

Having lived next door to Melissa, Mark and their family for over half a decade, I got to meet Houston many times. Although our conversations were intermittent, our occasions to get together and talk will be cherished memories for me. Houston was always a warm ray of sunshine when we would see each other, and for me he will not fade away. Love to you Houston, and to Melissa her extended family and friends, Mark and his extended family, and, of course, the boys (Carter and Cameron). - Jim Fraser  

I am so sorry for the loved ones of Houston,  from the moment I met him,  I loved his laugh and his infectious smile.  He had a special light.  He and his family helped us feel welcome in Nashville.  They  volunteered to babysit my child when they wanted us and another couple to have a night out away from the babies.  Houston had the best sense of humor ever.  I will always cherish all the memories of hanging out with him during events at AUMC and choir.   He was just a special person,  and I was glad to be able to still have a connection with him after all the years on social media.   I am thinking of all of his wonderful family.  Prayers and Peace
Elaine Essary

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Sam Houston Vaughan III

27 enero, 1951 – 27 octubre, 2019

Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park

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