Haywood Vaughn Jr.

Mr. Haywood Vaughn, Jr. was born on June 15, 1934 in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late Elizabeth and Haywood Vaughn, Sr. “Bubba” affectionally called by his family and friends also had a sister Elizabeth Ann “Sis” Vaughn who precede him in death in 2011. He married his high school sweetheart, the former Ella “Peggy” Lumford and their union of over 60 years blessed them with three sons, Robert “Tony” Vaughn, Haywood “Woody” Vaughn III (deceased), and William “Eric” Vaughn (deceased). Haywood was reared in a religious home and became a member of Little Salem Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at the age of eleven, where his father was an Elder and his mother was a Sunday School Teacher. His Christian faith and commitment to the Disciples of Christ denomination, led him to Twelfth Street Christian Church where he joined in 1973. Haywood had a great love for and dedication to Twelfth Street Christian Church. He gave freely of himself and his resources in support of Twelfth Street Christian Church. He served as a Deacon, Elder, Assistant Chairman of Elders, President and Vice President of the Sanctuary Choir, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Official Board and intermittently for approximately 20 years as Moderator of Twelfth Street Christian Church earning him the title “Moderator Emeritus.” We would be remised if we didn’t mention his distinguished baritone voice that was ever present in the Sanctuary Choir and Men’s Chorus. Haywood served 23 years in the United States Air Force with duty stations throughout the world. His military bearing and intellect resulted in him being hand-picked for a special assignment with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. In 1975, Haywood retired from the Air Force at the rank of Master Sergeant. After retirement, he worked as an administrative manager for several major law firms and the ICMA Retirement Corporation in Washington. D.C. He also was a member of the Association of Legal Administrators and the Association of Records Managers. Haywood had many talents and hobbies but his real joy was his jazz music. He played with several jazz groups throughout Washington, D.C. He loved the big bands and would play his trumpet while listening to the great jazz masters. He found so much joy in “blowing his horn”, even though reaching octave “C” wasn’t as effortless as before. Next to jazz he loved to Bar-B-Que. Legend has it, that he put the “B” in Bar B-Que. His specialty was his smoked ribs which were absolutely delicious. On December 6th 2016, the Lord called Haywood home. His presence in all our lives will be missed however his memory shall live forever in our hearts and minds. Haywood is survived by his beloved wife Ella “Peggy” Vaughn, son Robert “Tony” Vaughn (Cheryl), and Daughter-in- Law Wanda Thomas Vaughn; Grandchildren: Celena Vaughn (Roger), Haywood Vaughn IV (Lakita), Kimberly Carter, Kenyetta Thomas, Dominic Jackson, Clifton Bernard, Marcus Thomas, and Aaron Pegues; Great Grandchildren: Cheyenne, Ty’Juan, Zavier, Kya, Andru, Na’Leah, Trenton, Keelan, and Camdyn. Brother-In-Law William Lee Johnson (Dorothy) and Sister-InLaw Lisa A. Lumford Clark (Alicia), Nieces: Amy Alston, Christine Davis, Theresa Johnson, Anita Jennings (Bryant), Great Niece and Nephew Ashley and Jay Wilson; Special Family Friends Herbert “HB” Griffin, Rodney Lee, Howard Oliver, and Doris Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Twelfth Street Christian Church, 1812 12th Street, NW, Washington, DC 2009 at 10 am until time of service 11:30 am Interment will be Monday, December 19, 2016 at 11 am Maryland Veteran Cheltenham.

Haywood Vaughn Jr.

June 15, 1934 - December 6, 2016