A Memorial Service for George J. Vaughn of Cotter, Arkansas, will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 9, 2018, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Celebrant Heather Marsalis officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.
George passed away January 31, 2018, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 85. He was born November 1, 1932, in Westerly, Rhode Island, the son of George and Harriett Ziegler Vaughn. He married Gloria Nitschke on September 21, 1996, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a retired United States Army and Air Force Veteran. George lived in Cotter since 2003, moving from Colorado. He enjoyed hiking, photography, especially taking pictures of nature, and collecting and playing Native American flutes.
George is survived by his wife, Gloria Vaughn of Cotter, AR three sons, Keith, John and Doug Vaughn; stepson, Shawn Beyer of Colorado; brother, Robert Vaughn of New Hampshire and 13 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Eric Vaughn.
Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services.