Obituary
David L. Vaughn Jr., age 82, of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina and had been a resident of Northeast Ohio for 40 years.
David proudly served in the United States Coast Guard for 10 years.
He worked as the night superintendent for State Metals for many years before retiring in 1998.
He was a member of LaGrange Independent Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a talented musician and played many musical instruments (guitar, dobro, mandolin, banjo) and loved to attend bluegrass and gospel music festivals. He enjoyed camping, fishing and animals, especially Sammi, his beloved Calico cat.
Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Diana, children, David Vaughn III, Theresa Costa and Cheryl (Leo) Reis, stepdaughters, Meena Ghaziasgar (Barry Kaschner), Michelle (Carl) Lee, Lynn Ring, grandsons, Leo and Eric, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, brother, Dwayne (Vickie) Vaughn, sister, Marian Wolf, nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Kim, Diane, Tammy, John and Thomas, sister-in-law, Linda Ramirez, brother-in-law, Charles Ramirez.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Jewel (nee Brown) Vaughn Sr., stepdaughter, Mary Wells, stepson, Michael Gramatikos.
Friends may call Sunday from 3-6PM at the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville. Services will be held on Monday at 10AM in the funeral home. Rev. John Kimble will officiate. Burial will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Friendship APL, at www.friendshipapl.org or the Hospice of the Western Reserve at www.hospicewr.org
For further information or to send an online condolence please visit www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com