VAUGHN H. EVANS, SR.

Vaughn H. Evans, Sr. 85, of Richmond, Mo died on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.
Vaughn Hershel Evans was born on July 2, 1931 in Eudora, Kansas, the son of Walter and Sally (Chowning) Evans. Vaughn was united in marriage to Mildred V. "Millie" Myers of Nixa, Mo on April 12, 1994; she survives of the home.
Additional survivors include: two sons, Vaughn H. Evans, Jr. of Richmond and Rocky L. Evans and his wife Barbara of Lebanon, Mo; one daughter Penny Marie Chaney and her husband Billy of Richmond; one sister Pauline L. Karl of Richmond;11 grandchildren;16 great-grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Ova Duncan and Helen Kennedy, brother-in-law, Kenneth "Preacher" Karl and step son Billy Myers.
Vaughn worked for Ford Motor Company as an inspector for 30 years retiring on January 1, 1990. Vaughn was a member of the United Auto Workers Union Local # 249. Vaughn was of the Christian Faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spoiling his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a very loving husband and father and as a very special "Papa". Vaughn lived most of his life in Richmond.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to either Shirkey Nursing & and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond or to the donor's choice.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the funeral home prior to services. Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of the arrangements. On-line condolences may be left to the family at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.