Russell "Joe" Vaughn

He was born December 3, 1931 in McLeansboro, Illinois to David H. and Mary (Ingram) Vaughn. He married Norma L. Daily December 9, 1950 in McLeansboro. She survives along with three sons: Danny Vaughn of Glasford, Kenny (Dorothy) Vaughn of Geneseo, Allen (Cindy) Vaughn of Brisbane, Australia; nine grandchildren: Shelby Vaughn, B.J. ( Angie) Vaughn, Shawna (Adam) Blank, Chelsea Vaughn, Eric (Sunny) Vaughn, Jessica (Bryant) Parker, Tyler Vaughn, Alyssa Vaughn, and Justin Vaughn; and his five great grandchildren: Joshua Vaughn, Avery Vaughn, Mya Vaughn, Gannon Vaughn, and Zachary Blank. Also surviving are two brothers: Elmer (Betty) Vaughn of Bartonville, Thomas (Paulene) Vaughn of McLeansboro; and one sister, June Berry of South Pekin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, five sisters, and daughter-in-law, Linda Vaughn.

Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was of the Baptist Faith. He retired from Keystone Steel and Wire in Bartonville in 1985 after thirty years of service. He loved horses, especially his horse Chico, and teaching them tricks. He enjoyed volunteering his time at the Pekin Riding Club.

Funeral services will be Friday April 13, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin. Pastor Paul Cook will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:30. Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Glasford Baptist Church or Susan G. Komen Cancer Research.

Please view Russell’s obituary online at www.Davisonfultonwoolsey.com