United States Army,
World War II,
Veteran,
James F. "Jim" Vaught, 88 years of age, departed this life on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 in Somerset, Kentucky.
Jim was born July 25th, 1926 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and was the fifth child of the late Maurice O. and Lessie J. Phelps Vaught. He attended the Camp Ground Grade School, Eubank High School, and the University of Kentucky.
Jim was an United States Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe with the 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. He was employed as Industrial Service Representative, Department of Economic Security for twenty-two years, and was in the real estate business for several years. He also served as deacon and was a member of the Somerset First Baptist Church; past master of the Woodstock Masonic Lodge No#639 F&AM, where he was a member in good standing for more than 60 years. He also served as past president and zone chairman and deputy district governor of the Lions Club. Jim also served as a board member of the Somerset – Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce; and past board member, past president and chairman of the Board of the Somerset Pulaski County Industrial Foundation. He negotiated with Crane, Lear Siegler and Tecumseh products when they were looking for a plant site and selected Somerset, Kentucky. Jim assisted in the formation of American Legion Post No#38 honor guard, and many years he has been a member of the American Legion Post No#38 and served with the Honor Guard that he helped establish. He was also involved in the real estate business for more than 50 years.
Jim was survived by his loving wife, Vivian Merritt Vaught, whom he married on December 3rd, 1950; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Vaught, who departed this life on May 21st, 1960 and Lessie Vaught, who departed this life on July 5th, 1942; one brother, Arnold Vaught; and three sisters, Alma Vaught, Alice Vaught, and Opal Vaught Withers.
Visitations were held on Thursday, November 13th, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on November 14th, 2014 in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Dr. French Harmon and Rev. David Muse officiating.
Burial followed at the Somerset City Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post No#38.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JIM,
What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed
It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.
World War II,
Veteran,
James F. "Jim" Vaught, 88 years of age, departed this life on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 in Somerset, Kentucky.
Jim was born July 25th, 1926 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and was the fifth child of the late Maurice O. and Lessie J. Phelps Vaught. He attended the Camp Ground Grade School, Eubank High School, and the University of Kentucky.
Jim was an United States Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe with the 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. He was employed as Industrial Service Representative, Department of Economic Security for twenty-two years, and was in the real estate business for several years. He also served as deacon and was a member of the Somerset First Baptist Church; past master of the Woodstock Masonic Lodge No#639 F&AM, where he was a member in good standing for more than 60 years. He also served as past president and zone chairman and deputy district governor of the Lions Club. Jim also served as a board member of the Somerset – Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce; and past board member, past president and chairman of the Board of the Somerset Pulaski County Industrial Foundation. He negotiated with Crane, Lear Siegler and Tecumseh products when they were looking for a plant site and selected Somerset, Kentucky. Jim assisted in the formation of American Legion Post No#38 honor guard, and many years he has been a member of the American Legion Post No#38 and served with the Honor Guard that he helped establish. He was also involved in the real estate business for more than 50 years.
Jim was survived by his loving wife, Vivian Merritt Vaught, whom he married on December 3rd, 1950; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Vaught, who departed this life on May 21st, 1960 and Lessie Vaught, who departed this life on July 5th, 1942; one brother, Arnold Vaught; and three sisters, Alma Vaught, Alice Vaught, and Opal Vaught Withers.
Visitations were held on Thursday, November 13th, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on November 14th, 2014 in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Dr. French Harmon and Rev. David Muse officiating.
Burial followed at the Somerset City Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post No#38.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JIM,
What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed
It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.
United States Army,
World War II,
Veteran,
James F. "Jim" Vaught, 88 years of age, departed this life on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 in Somerset, Kentucky.
Jim was born July 25th, 1926 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and was the fifth child of the late Maurice O. and Lessie J. Phelps Vaught. He attended the Camp Ground Grade School, Eubank High School, and the University of Kentucky.
Jim was an United States Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe with the 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. He was employed as Industrial Service Representative, Department of Economic Security for twenty-two years, and was in the real estate business for several years. He also served as deacon and was a member of the Somerset First Baptist Church; past master of the Woodstock Masonic Lodge No#639 F&AM, where he was a member in good standing for more than 60 years. He also served as past president and zone chairman and deputy district governor of the Lions Club. Jim also served as a board member of the Somerset – Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce; and past board member, past president and chairman of the Board of the Somerset Pulaski County Industrial Foundation. He negotiated with Crane, Lear Siegler and Tecumseh products when they were looking for a plant site and selected Somerset, Kentucky. Jim assisted in the formation of American Legion Post No#38 honor guard, and many years he has been a member of the American Legion Post No#38 and served with the Honor Guard that he helped establish. He was also involved in the real estate business for more than 50 years.
Jim was survived by his loving wife, Vivian Merritt Vaught, whom he married on December 3rd, 1950; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Vaught, who departed this life on May 21st, 1960 and Lessie Vaught, who departed this life on July 5th, 1942; one brother, Arnold Vaught; and three sisters, Alma Vaught, Alice Vaught, and Opal Vaught Withers.
Visitations were held on Thursday, November 13th, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on November 14th, 2014 in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Dr. French Harmon and Rev. David Muse officiating.
Burial followed at the Somerset City Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post No#38.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JIM,
What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed
It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.
World War II,
Veteran,
James F. "Jim" Vaught, 88 years of age, departed this life on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 in Somerset, Kentucky.
Jim was born July 25th, 1926 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and was the fifth child of the late Maurice O. and Lessie J. Phelps Vaught. He attended the Camp Ground Grade School, Eubank High School, and the University of Kentucky.
Jim was an United States Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe with the 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division. He was employed as Industrial Service Representative, Department of Economic Security for twenty-two years, and was in the real estate business for several years. He also served as deacon and was a member of the Somerset First Baptist Church; past master of the Woodstock Masonic Lodge No#639 F&AM, where he was a member in good standing for more than 60 years. He also served as past president and zone chairman and deputy district governor of the Lions Club. Jim also served as a board member of the Somerset – Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce; and past board member, past president and chairman of the Board of the Somerset Pulaski County Industrial Foundation. He negotiated with Crane, Lear Siegler and Tecumseh products when they were looking for a plant site and selected Somerset, Kentucky. Jim assisted in the formation of American Legion Post No#38 honor guard, and many years he has been a member of the American Legion Post No#38 and served with the Honor Guard that he helped establish. He was also involved in the real estate business for more than 50 years.
Jim was survived by his loving wife, Vivian Merritt Vaught, whom he married on December 3rd, 1950; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Vaught, who departed this life on May 21st, 1960 and Lessie Vaught, who departed this life on July 5th, 1942; one brother, Arnold Vaught; and three sisters, Alma Vaught, Alice Vaught, and Opal Vaught Withers.
Visitations were held on Thursday, November 13th, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on November 14th, 2014 in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Dr. French Harmon and Rev. David Muse officiating.
Burial followed at the Somerset City Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post No#38.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JIM,
What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed
It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.
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