Gary Vaughn

Gary Vaughn was born on October 16, 1956, in Jackson, Tennessee, the son of the late Leon Grady and Mary Ella Tidwell Vaughn.

On October 29, 2006, he was united in marriage to Sharon Elaine Porter, who survives.

Gary Vaughn was a semipro Motocross Racer until age 22. His motocross career ended due to a racing accident. He then became a truck driver for 32 years until he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's on May 17, 2013, at the age of 57. He loved God, his family and his country.

Gary departed this life on December 14, 2022 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 66 years, 1 month, and 28 days.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Vaughn of Savannah, Tennessee; sons, Dallas Vaughn of Chaing Rai, Thailand, Zac Vaughn of Savannah, Tennessee; stepdaughter, Crystal Dawn Porter of Savannah, Tennessee; stepsons, David Rogers of Savannah, Tennessee, and Michael Rogers of Loretto, Tennessee; brother, Joe Vaughn of Adamsville, Tennessee; sisters, Cindy Thrasher of Adamsville, Tennessee, and Mitzi Sherrill (Mike) of Jackson, Tennessee; grandchildren, Elyonna Vaughn, Cristian Vaughn, Mary Ella Vaughn, Rylnn Vaughn; step grandchildren, Will Rogers, Elizabeth Letson, Michael Rogers Jr., Lucas Rogers.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzanne Vaughn; son, Jeff Vaughn; brother, Leon Vaughn; brother-in-laws, Terry Thrasher, Jimmy Harold Robison; and sister-in-law, Jane Vaughn.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. https://act.alz.org/site/Donation