William Parker Vaughan
July 16, 1951 ~ May 10, 2019
William Parker Vaughan, 67, of Chandler Lane, died at 5:59 a.m. May 3, 2019, at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. William was born July 16, 1951, in Petersburg, Virginia, the son of Alfred Lannese and Margaret Blair Johnson Vaughan. He married Deborah Ann Saxon June 28, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed as a respiratory therapist and an over the road truck driver. William was a gun enthusiast who loved shooting and re-loading bullets. He was quick witted, enjoyed cooking and was a member of Watchmen of America where he was a mentor to several of the members. William had a love for history and loved spending time with his dog Frasier. William was devoted and loving to his family and friends. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2019, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Virgil Clotfelter officiating and military honors presented by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard. Calling will be 11 a.m. until time of service Friday. Memorials may be made to Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard or Watchmen of America (online at www.watchmenofamerica.com). Survivors include his wife, Deborah; son, Andrew Thomas (Stacie) Vaughan of Hope, daughter Janice of North Carolina and stepdaughters, Mariah Phillips and Melinda Phillips; and grandchildren, Nicholas Vaughan, Nathaniel Vaughan, Noah and Levi of North Carolina, Skyla Rose Bruther and expected babies, Lyla Mae and Layla Ann. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Lannese Vaughan.
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To my brother Indy Ranger….may the heavens open and you fly high to a place where God has set up for you. The joy you gave on earth will always be in our hearts. The gift you gave will always be in our minds, but the love showed will always be with us forever. Rest well until we meet at those pearly gates where God’s hand will be extended and we shall be a family once again
Much love to this wonderful family!
Deb and Family … Words can’t express what Pat meant to us. Our hearts are broken along with all of you. The only saving grace is that we know we will see him again on the other side. We love you all and you are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Dearest Deb and girls, my sincerest condolences at the loss of your husband and father. May God give you strength, courage, and guidance to get through the following days. xoxoxo
My dear friend Deb, mariah, meli and your extended family. Our most sincere condolences to you all at this most difficult time. May God watch over you and comfort you. RIP Pat, home with God. I will always remember the time we spoke via skype for a good couple of hours i think. I will remember him as a very proud and passionate man. Love to you all. Julie and Lui xoxoxo
To Deb and family, our prayers are with you at this time. We will always remember Indy as the wonderful man he was. May he rest in peace. As we meet on the other side.
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