Howard Vaughn

In the early morning hours of January 25th, 2024, Howard Lee Vaughn won his battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his wife, daughter, and family in his home in Weleetka, Oklahoma. He was 69 years old. Howard was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma on August 7th, 1954, to Basil and Hazel Vaughn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Tony, Ernest, Charles, and Glen Vaughn. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years and 7 months, Cheri Henry Vaughn of the home, three children, Chad and wife Sarah of Nicholasville, Kentucky, Jimbo and wife Jessica of Mason, Oklahoma, and Ginny Vaughn and Paul Walker of Haydenville, Oklahoma. Three sisters, Carolyn and Joe Peavler of Henryetta, Anna and Hank Williams, Jr. of Graham, and Beth Vaughn-Winn of Henryetta. Three brothers, Jerry Vaughn and wife Sivil of Henryetta, Roger Vaughn of Henryetta, and David Vaughn and wife Patsy of Henryetta. Sisters-in-laws Pat Vaughn of Okemah, Lorri Henry Hudson of Bryant, Merri Henry Williams, and husband Chris and his Aunt Fern Vaughn of Newton, Kansas. Howard was the proud papa to his grandchildren Ashtin McCune, Braydn Vaughn, Rowdy Vaughn, Roxi Tiger, Harley Vaughn, and Avery and Wyatt Walker. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews, as well as great-great nieces and nephews, and countless cousins to cherish his memory. Howard retired from Anchor Glass Container in 2016 after 39 ½ years. He was a well-known prankster who loved to laugh with his co-workers. He met his wife, Cheri, in 1981 while both were working there. Howard was a local hero in the team roping world. For many years, he broke and trained 2-year-old horses he found all over Oklahoma. His Rocking V brand marks some very desirable horses. He shared his legacy and love of team roping with both sons and his 2 oldest grandsons. He spent many days and many miles going to various roping pens in the state over 30 years. He invented and installed some of the earliest electronic roping barriers on local roping pens before they became commonplace. He was able to continue to competitively rope until 2021 when the ravages of the disease made it no longer possible. He will forever be remembered by his friends and family for his big laugh, his big heart, and his big loop! TIGHTEN UP, BOYS! Serving as pallbearers for his final ride will be Chad Vaughn, Jimbo Vaughn, Ginny Vaughn, Ashtin McCune, Braydn Vaughn and Dee Ogle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association online at lbda.org. Family tribute video can de seen at the following link: https://youtu.be/6VLuJTxAs_s?si=U4mBeOch4MzvB8uf

Howard Vaughn

August 7, 1954 - January 25, 2024