Leo Vaughn Jr. 1933-2020
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MAPLE HEIGHTS — Mr. Leo Vaughn Jr., 86, formerly of Youngstown, departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Vaughn was born June 22, 1933, in Meridian, Miss., a son of Leo Sr. and Martha L. Coleman Vaughn.
He had been employed with Republic Steel (LTV), retiring in 1975. Mr. Vaughn was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church and was an Air Force veteran.
When he was physically able, Leo enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching sports.
He leaves to cherish his legacy and memories his daughter, Yvette Vaughn of Maple Heights; his brother, Leroy Vaughn of Struthers; five grandchildren, Anita Asher and Johnathan L. Stewart, both of Maple Heights, Erin M. Moore and James C. Stewart Jr., both of Columbus, and Justin L. Moore of Texas; two great-grandchildren, David Moore of Columbus and Paris Moore of Texas; and a host of family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy McKnight, and a brother, Vernon Vaughn.
Friends may call 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow immediately at noon.
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