Edward Wayne Vaughan, 86, passed away on July 31, 2012. Growing up a farmer, he attended Maben High School. With the Navy taking him from the classroom, his mother accepted his high school diploma on his behalf while he was serving overseas. Wayne was a sailor in WW II where he served in Okinawa and Battle of the Philippine Islands. He was a carpenter for several years before working for the Housing Department at Mississippi State University for over 20 years. He was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Duff and Velma Vaughan; and his wife of 58 years, Martha Lou Shurden Vaughan.

He is survived by his two sons, Gary Wayne Vaughan (Beverly) and Don Rodney Vaughan (Sharon); his sister, Katheleen Vaughan Carlson; brother-in-law, Elton Shurden (Ruby); grandchildren, Rockford Wayne Vaughan (Ellie), Victoria Noelle Vaughan, Quintin Kyle Vaughan, Paul Benjamin Vaughan; and great grandson, Ryder Wayne Vaughan.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, August 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Center Grove Baptist Church in Maben, MS. Burial will be in the Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Randle Poss will conduct the service.

Memorial donations may be made to the Center Grove Baptist Church.