Kenneth “Ken” Wesley Vaughn, went home to Jesus on October 29th, 2020 at age 69.

Born October 26, 1951 in Houston, TX, Kenneth was the third child of Jane and John Dee Vaughn. He graduated from Lamar H.S. in Houston,TX in 1970, then attended the University of Texas at Austin on a full football scholarship while becoming a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Kenneth was a die-hard Longhorn fan who bled burnt orange.

Throughout his entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. He loved his friends dearly and always enjoyed good music, jigsaw puzzles, fresh fruit, and chocolate.

He is survived by his brother Gary (Dawn) Vaughn of Englewood, Colorado, his son Keith (Stephanie) Vaughn, his daughter Kyle (Buddy) Barker and grandson Wesley Barker. He was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest brother, John Dee Vaughn, II (Skipper).

There will be a celebration of life at 1:00 P.M. on November 21, 2020 on the Island Queen II in Port Aransas, TX. We welcome all who would like to join.

This obituary will post in the South Jetty Newspaper on November 12th. With love and hugs to all from his kids, Keith and Kyle.

• Cindy Juneman

  Can you please make this shareable?

• Steve Curran

  I am so saddened to hear this . Chico and I connected 12 years ago in Port Aransas . We both shared a love of the Texas Longhorns. We became fast friends . I will miss him dearly . He was such a strong believer. I find comfort that he is now in the pre… See More

• Bill Brandes

  Oh no… another fine person lost this year.

• Charles Banno

  I’m so sorry to hear that we were good friends down in Austin he was a hell of a guy may he rest in peace

• Tim Henrich

  Ken was very nice and very warm-hearted person that’ would give you the shirt off his back had the chance to work with him he is very much loved & will be missed very much .He loved his Longhorns very much and now he is home rest in peace ken rest in… See More

• Cadillac Johnson

  Ken reached out several years ago and we reconnected via Facebook. We shared our faith and love of music. I loved his boldness for proclaiming Jesus.

  See you on the other side ol’ friend.

• Denise Jenkins

  From Sylvia’s family:::

  May he Rest In Peace. Love and prayers for the entire family. … See

• Spencer Cubage

  So sorry to know this.

• Gary Fields

  Very sorry for you loss, Gary.

• Jen Barnette Nelson

  Sending you all much love and light.

• Mary Fithen

  Such a great guy!

• Donna Gehrki Hines

  Sorry for your loss. Bob and Donna.

• George Sears McGee

  The temple bell stops, but I hear the music through the flowers. Basho Enjoy the ride, Ken!

• Khris Koeppen

  I’m very sorry. I have lost a friend..and a great boss..I will be there!

• David Taylor

  Prayers to you brother. God be with you and yours.

• Mike Genung

  Beautiful obituary!! I had forgotten that Kenneth and I shared the same b’day!!!

• Laurie Lawler-Senske

  So very sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful man! Prayers for peace and comfort for you all until we are all together in Heaven. Thank you Jesus!

• Kay Posey

  Beautiful & perfect

• Lucy Ellis

  So sorry for your loss

  It’s do very sad

• Pam Miller Garrett

  Such an awesome friend

• Kimberly Macdonald

  So sorry to see this sending hugs and love, God Bless you and your family.

• Richard Pickett

  Awww, Chico, we had some times old buddy!

• Finley Miller

  Rip brother Hookem horns

3/29/2020

Ken has had a series of health issues the last five-plus years that have included congestive heart failure, and aortic aneurysm repairs. He also had peripheral nerve damage to the right leg requiring amputation of right leg below the knee. He will need more extensive surgery in the future, but right now, he needs some temporary financial help. 

At one point, he was able to act as a general construction contractor on a minimal basis, but Ken, in the short term, due to mobility issues, can no longer work.

 He needs a temporary helping hand to pay rent, utilities, property insurance, gasoline, and food. Hope springs eternal, and Ken continues to believe that he will get his quality of life back. Please donate if you can.

 Here is a link to his Gofundme account.

 https://www.gofundme.com/f/kenneth-vaughn?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet

02/28/2020

Ken Vaughn , football early 70’s, has had a series of health issues the last 5 years including congestive heart failure, 3 abdominal aortic aneurysms. Surgery has helped him some, but a recent health issue required the removal of his right leg up to the knee. HE IS NOT DIABETIC. He also has issues with his left leg that will eventually require surgery.

Ken’s email is kenv99@gmail.com and his phone number is 512-201-5910. Address is 312 E. White Ave., P O Box 1639, Port Aransas, TX 78373.

Ken needs financial assistance. Unfortunately he does not qualify for temporary financial assistance under the TLSN qualifying standards. It was suggested to him by his friends to set-up a gofundme account. The link is below.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/kenneth-vaughn?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet