J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Vaughan, Sr., Robert E.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Robert Eugene “Gene” Vaughan Sr., 69, better known as “Red Dog” of Hopewell passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Robert Rives Vaughan and Mary Halloway Vaughan. Gene served his country in the United States Coast Guard for 8 years. He later retired from Firestone/Honeywell after 40 years of service. Gene was also a member of the Hopewell Moose Lodge and for the last five years was employed at the Colonial Heights Walmart. He is survived by his son, Robert E. Vaughan, Jr. and wife, Stephanie; daughter, Lisa M. Vaughan; grandchildren, Nicholas, Victoria and Katherine and sisters, Shirley Gallert and Rebekah Grammer. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Monday, March 24, 2008 from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11 am. Burial will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Robert, Stephanie & Family,
So sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Robert's dad. Your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary Scott & Family

Posted by: Rosemary Scott at March 26, 2008 08:13 PM

My sincere condolences to the family of Robert.i only knew him for a short seven years.i met robert at walmart and it was always a pleasure to talk to him, no matter how things were going he could always make some one laugh.it is an honer and privlidge to have gotten to know him. i will miss him but i know he is in alot better place looking down on his friends and love ones.
will miss you robert, milt.

Posted by: milton at March 24, 2008 04:58 PM

My sincere condolences to the family of Robert. I had known Robert for the past 11 years, as until December, I was the property manager at Riverside Park Apartments. Not only did I know Robert as a resident, but also as a friend. After I retired I would often run into Robert at WalMart. He always had a smile on his face and plenty to talk about. I will miss seeing him but know that he is now in a better place.

Kaaren Gilbert

Posted by: Kaaren Gilbert at March 21, 2008 07:12 PM