Jerry L. Vaughn

   Jerry L. Vaughn, 57, went home to God, his mother and “Big Momma” Audrey Taylor on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Bloomington Hospital. Born April 23, 1950, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Obie L. and Willie Vaughn.
   Jerry touched many lives in many ways and will live eternally in the hearts of his wife, family and friends.
   At the time of his death, he was employed by Wal-Mart as a door greeter. Jerry previously was a 11-year employee of Bloomington Convalescent Center as well as a 5-year employee of Garden Villa, formerly Bloomington Hospitality House.
   He is survived by his wife, Susan L. Vaughn; daughter, DeShanta Livers; stepson, Darren Franks; sister, Ms. Jacqueline Clarence Parchman; brothers, James (Ida), Fernell (Joyce) Vaughn and Larry Hilliard. Godmothers, Willie L. Williams, and friend, Dorthy Thomas, “Moms” Joyce Pryor, and brother-in-law, Tom Arthur. Step-grandson, Keith Long, and granddaughter, Anyea Heard, and a host of loving nieces and nephews and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and “Big Momma” Audrey Taylor.

   A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held on January 14, 2008, from 1 - 3 p.m. at the McDoel Baptist Church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Amethyst House in memory of Jerry L. Vaughn.

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