Derek Lee Vaughan, 57, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was born on November 5, 1966 in Columbia, KY, a son of the late William D. “Bill” and Gloria Fay Corum Vaughan.
He was a retired lineman for Duo County Telecom after 28 years. Derek enjoyed being outdoors, farming, hunting, and fishing, just to name a few. Above all, Derek loved his family and adored his grandchildren and spending time with them.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Macayla Vaughan of Jamestown and Alexandria Popplewell of Russell Springs
2 brothers: Kenny Vaughan of Burkesville and Steve Vaughan of Russell Springs
2 grandchildren: Kali and Brodie
Funeral Service: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Ridge Church of God, with Bro. Eric Richardson and Bro. Billy Silverman officiating
Burial: Bernard Ridge Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the church
Derek’s fellow employees at Duo County Telecom will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 381056, or WJRS Food for the Needy, c/o Kem Bell, 633 Lawless Drive, Jamestown, KY 42629. Donations may also be left at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available atwww.bernardfuneralhome.com.
