Leo Donald Vaughn, 81, passed peacefully at his home in Cove, Arkansas on May 4, 2018. Donald was born April 3, 1937 to Norven and Dorothy (Stowe) Vaughn in Antlers, Oklahoma.
After high school, Donald married Dottie Mae Renfrow in Antlers, Oklahoma on August 14, 1962. He served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. Donald started logging for many years until he decided to try raising chickens. He then worked for Tyson Foods for many years as a contract grower until his retirement. Donald enjoyed playing his guitar, gardening and raising cattle. As he grew older he started to collect coins.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents Norven and Dorothy Vaughn; sister: Diane Vaughn; brother in law: Clyde Harmon and a grandson: Joshua Andrew Vaughn.
He is survived by his wife Dottie of Cove, Arkansas; two sons: Ronny Vaughn and wife Norma of Cove, Arkansas and Glen Vaughn and wife Penny of Watson, Oklahoma; brother: Verlon Vaughn and wife Gale of Blossom, Texas; sister: Athelta Harmon of Antlers, Oklahoma; three grandchildren: Kyle Vaughn and wife Tayler, Kody Vaughn, Stacey McLemore and husband Justin; five great grandchildren: Skye McLemore, Ty McLemore, Riley McLemore, Wyatt Vaughn, Hayslee Vaughn; along with other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Monday May 7, 2018 at the Antlers City Cemetery. Viewing for Donald will be held at Serenity Funeral Service on Sunday May 6, 2018 from 12-8 PM.
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