William E. Vaughn, age 80 of Findlay and formerly of Uniopolis, passed at 10:02 a.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Findlay. He was born September 3, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio to the late William E. and Bonnie Rutherford Vaughn.
Mr. Vaughn was a retired tank driver with Amerigas and had served time with the Merchant Marines. He was owner and operator of Bam Baits Lure Company in Uniopolis, having 70 stores between Uniopolis and Lake Erie in Michigan. Most recently he had worked in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay for 3 years. He will be remembered for being competitive and loving life. Some of his competitive hobbies were fishing, playing poker, and going to the casinos. His greatest pride was his family and spending time with them.
Surviving are 5 children – Kenneth R. (Angie) Vaughn of Wapakoneta; Barbara A. (Bryan) Miller of Uniopolis; Alice M. Vaughn of Findlay; William R. (Sheba) Vaughn of Lima; Tammy E. (Billy) James of Annapolis, MD; 13 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son – William Allen Vaughn; a sister – Mary Louise Riffe; and his former wife Donna Logan Vaughn, who passed January 15, 2021.
Memorial services will begin 12:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2020 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Burial will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita’s, Mercy Health Hospice.
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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In memory of William E. Vaughn, Penny Sokol lit a candle
Alice, Our Hearts Goes To You And Your Family During This Time Of Sorrow. You And Your Family Will Be Continued In Our Prayer And Thought. If You Ever Need Anything, Do Not Hesitate To Let Our Family Know. In Christ's Love, Penny Sokol And Family
In memory of William E. Vaughn, Debbie lit a candle
Absolutely the best Uncle a Niece could ask for. Always plenty of laugh and fun. Uncle Bill will definitely be missed. Now him and Mom are in heaven playing cards and laughing up a storm and probably arguing. I love you Uncle Bill and my cousins.❤️
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