March 19, 1957 - May 13, 2022
Timothy Wayne Vaughn, Sr., 65, of Stockton CA, departed this life on Friday, May 13, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born on March 19, 1957 in Warren, Ohio, and was the youngest child of Austin Jim (AJ) Vaughn and Zena Justine Smith.
While in Warren, Timothy (or Timmy) was known for his soulful voice and was a very talented musician. He played various instruments and would sing at local establishments in Warren with his musical group. While singing one of his musical numbers, he caught the attention of the beautiful Burdette Browner. Burdette and Timothy would soon wed on May 3, 1980.
In 1980, Timothy and Burdette eventually settled in Stockton, CA. While in Stockton, Timothy became one of the founding members of Lifeseed Christian Fellowship under the leadership of Pastor Henry L. Ingram, Jr (deceased). Within the ministry, Timothy was the Minister of Music for many years. His voice and musical gift moved the heavens!
Until his retirement, Timothy worked over 20 years for Safeway. He was a patient man, who loved to laugh/joke and loved music from the Ohio Players, Donnie Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, and Bootsy Collins. Timothy was a dedicated and committed husband and father who always put the needs of his family before himself. Even while battling sickness, he never complained and always found joy in life.
Besides his wife of 42 years, Timothy leaves to mourn his four children, Eric Browner of San Leandro, CA; Olympia (Majied) Conley of Lacey, WA; Claudette Vaughn of Stockton, CA; Timothy Jr. (Kelli) of San Antonio, TX; three sisters, Judy Davis, Phyllis (Lou) Sheldon, and Gayle Vaughn of Cleveland and Warren, OH; one brother, Austin Vaughn, Jr. of Columbus, OH; ten grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Thelma Saffold, Naomi Jennings, Alice Howard, and Jackie Pickett; and, one brother, Lynn Blakely.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday, June 16th 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240
SERVICE
A service will be held the following day at 10:30am on Friday, June 17th, 2022 at First Baptist Church, 3535 N El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95204 with Dr. Terrance L. Saffold, Sr. officiating and Rev. Dr. Timothy W. Vaughn, Jr. eulogizing. Interment Cherokee Memorial Park.