Harold D. Vaughn, 94, of Canton, formerly of Astoria, passed away at 7:45 pm on Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 19, 1922 in Ipava, the son of Guy and Leona (Smith) Vaughn. Harold married Betty Opper on January 1, 1942 in Kahoka, MO. She preceded him on death on January 2, 2015.
Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Sandra Sue Vaughn.
Survivors include his son, Gene (and Judy) Vaughn of Washington, 2 grandchildren, Suzie (and Kevin) Root and Mike (and Rebecca) Vaughn, 5 great-grandchildren, Karsen, Rhys, and Owen Root and Carly and Ella Vaughn and his sister, Dorothy Carver of Garland, TX.
Harold started as a barber in 1946, working first for his dad. He barbered until the age of 90.
Harold was a corporal in U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines.
He was a member of the Astoria American Legion, Vermont Masonic Lodge and the Astoria United Methodist Church. He also served on the Astoria School Board. Harold liked to play golf and fish. He enjoyed camping which included going on a camping trip to Minnesota for 2 weeks every summer. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and was a diehard Cubs fan.
Services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Vince Opper will be officiating and the Vermont Masonic Lodge will conduct Masonic services. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery in Astoria, with military rites provided by the Astoria American Legion. Memorials may be made to the Astoria United Methodist Church or the South Fulton Athletic Boosters.
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