Donald Wayne Vaughn of Washington, Missouri, previously of Cuba, Missouri, was born Sept. 26, 1954 in Rolla, Missouri to Earl Vaughn and Ruth Graham and passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at the age of 71 years.
He married Rhonda Faye Boulch on June 28, 1975 in Steelville, Missouri.
He served as the pastor for the Assembly of God Church in Leasburg for many years. Some of the fondest memories of his time as pastor was when he rode around on a tricycle to help raise funds for mission trips and the time he preached the word of God from the literal rooftop of the church.
He enjoyed spending time outside with a cold glass of sweet tea, going for car rides as well as spreading the gospel at local nursing homes. He loved playing games and socializing with his friends at Bristol Manor. In their younger years, Rhonda and Donald enjoyed trips to Branson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruth Vaughn; wife, Rhonda (Boulch) Vaughn; and son-in-law, Lou Gloriod.
He is survived by his daughter, RaDawn Gloriod of Union, Missouri; honorary son, Dennis (Christy) Nevills of Union, Missouri; two brothers, Glenn Vaughn of Seattle, Washington and Dennis Vaughn of Largo, Florida; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
Graveside service and interment followed at Meramec Hills Memorial Lawn in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
