The Passing of VP-4 Vet ​AW1 John K. Vaughn USN (Ret) VP-4 1959 – 1961

Ken Vaughn worked in ECM as an ATSAN, according to the 1959-1960 cruise book.

John Kenneth “Ken” Vaughn, 82, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, in Fort Smith. He was born July 27, 1940 in Antlers, OK. He retired from the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam Era, an electronics technician for Martin Marietta, and a Cavanaugh United Methodist Church member. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Kate Vaughn, and one son, Michael Vaughn.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dee; two daughters, Deanna Marie Vaughn of Lawton, OK, and Melissa Anne McArthur of Idaho Springs, CO; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 11:30 AM Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Cavanaugh United Methodist Church, with burial in U.S. National Cemetery with full Military Honors under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith.

Pallbearers will be Nathen Vaughn, Andy Clark, Ben Pacheco, Doug Kelly, Mike Topham, and Ken Norton.

Viewing will be at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM Tuesday.

https://www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com/memorials/john–vaughn/5165627/index.php

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