Joe Vaughn

Joe Edward Vaughn, 82, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, April 19, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born July 23, 1936, in Gaffney, SC, he was the son of the late Roy and Martha McCraw Vaughn. A veteran of the U. S. Army, Mr. Vaughn was a graduate of Limestone College and attended Southeastern Baptist Seminary. He was a retired Junior High school teacher with 25 years of service in Spartanburg School District 7 and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. In addition to teaching school, he was an Electrolux salesman. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Janet Elizabeth Patterson Vaughn; son Todd Vaughn (Beverly) of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Julie Ramsey (Oliver) of Simpsonville, SC; three grandsons, four granddaughters and sisters, Norma Henderson of Union, SC, Annette Jones of Newberry, SC and Jane Jones of Conyers, GA. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Pugh. Graveside services with military honors, will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, April 22, 2019, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307, conducted by Pastor Daniel Kuhr and Dr. Chip Bennett. Visitation will follow at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church, 1850 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Friends may pay their respects to Mr. Vaughn by visiting Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel on Sunday, April 21, 2019 between 12:00 noon and 5:00 PM, and also on Monday, April 22, 2019 between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. The family will be at the home. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joe Edward Vaughn please visit our Sympathy Store.