CELEBRATING THE LIFE & LEGACY OF

Sunrise: March 5, 1935 Sunset: September 14, 2019

Sometimes when life seems empty and we feel alone, we discover the importance of the kindness of others.

Thank you for being a light in a dark and difficult time. Your kindness meant so very much and will not

be forgotten.

The Family of Johnnie Earl Vaughan

Raymond Cushenberry | Alvin Seaton Royce Ellis | Cailton Shaffer, III Harvey Ellis | Cameron Shaffer

Roy Vaughan | Prentiss Vaughan Minus Vaughan | Joseph Vaughan

Henry Edward Vaughan | Herbert Vaughan William Davis Vaughan | Jimmy Vaughan

Nieces

Crozier Cemetery 1845 Paradise Road Bentonia, Mississippi

Pleasant Grove M.B. Church Fellowship Hall 951 Hwy 433 South

Bentonia, Mississippi

Shaffer-Collins Funeral Home, Inc. 247 West Sixth Street • Yazoo, MS 39194

Office: (662) 746-3985 • Fax: (662) 746-4764

~ OBITUARY ~

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted…

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

A Time To Be Born Mr. Johnnie Earl Vaughan was the 3rd child born to Edward Vaughan and Willie Marie Smith-Vaughan on

March 5, 1935 in Bentonia, Mississippi.

A Time To Learn Johnnie Earl received his education from Yazoo County School System.

A Time To Begin His Christian Journey Johnnie Earl was baptized at St. Paul M.B. Church in 1950 under the Leadership of Rev. N.H. Frazier. He served at St. Paul until leaving Mississippi to explore life. Upon returning to Mississippi he reunited back with St. Paul M.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor Nathaniel Booker. Johnnie Earl remained a faithful member of St.

Paul M.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor Jason Carter, Sr. until his health started failing.

A Time to Work As a young man Johnnie Earl moved to Chicago Illinois where he worked for National Floor Construction and Ford Motor Corporation before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he worked at different companies. He later moved to Liberal, Kansas where he worked for National Beef Packing Company where he was employed

until he moved back home to Mississippi. Upon moving back to Mississippi, he worked at Carson-Brooks Plastics Inc. in Flora, Mississippi until he retired in 2008.

A Time To Mourn Our Beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on September 14, 2019, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

A Time To Cherish Johnnie Earl leaves to cherish his memories, his son Calvin Allen (Rosie) of Jackson Mississippi, daughter Maxine Jenkins (husband) of Saginaw Michigan, daughter-in-law Doris Allen of Detroit, Michigan. One sister Gloria Stean Ellis of Bentonia, MS, eight brothers Roy Vaughan of Los Angeles California, Minus Vaughan (Martha), of Bentonia Mississippi, Henry Edward Vaughan of South Haven Michigan, William Davis Vaughan of Carson California, Prentiss Vaughan (Dorothy) of Yazoo City Mississippi, Joseph Vaughan of Bentonia Mississippi, Herbert Vaughan of Dallas Texas, and Jimmy Vaughan (Christine) of Richton Park, Illinois. One Sister-in-law Denotra Griffin Logan of Bentonia Mississippi. Four grandchildren Christopher and Anthony Allen of Detroit Michigan, Ashley and LaToya Allen of Jackson Mississippi. Seven Great-grandchildren CJ, Eric, Amber, and Anthony Allen of Detroit Michigan. Aiden, Alysa Rose, and Aisha of Jackson Mississippi and a host of Nephews, Nieces, relatives, and friends.

Johnnie Earl also leaves a Special friend Jannie Clark, Special Children that share his memories are LaTrice Wade, Micheal (Latisha) Bailey, Tilden Clark, Reginald Clark, and Nichole Clark.

Johnnie Earl was preceded in death by his parents Edward Vaughan and Willie Marie Smith-Vaughan. One son Wayne Allen, two brothers, O.D. Vaughan and Charlie Logan, and one sister Eddie Mae Hubbard and his favorite

niece Shelia Renee’ Vaughan-Shaffer.

~ ORDER OF SERVICE ~

Mistress of Ceremony Dr. Hurtestine Wilkerson Pleasant Grove M.B. Church

Prelude Soft Music

The Processional

Clergy and the Family

Musical Selection St. Paul M.B. Church Choir

Reading of the Scriptures

Old Testament | Rev. Willie Richardson (Liberty M.B. Church)

New Testament | Deacon James Green (St. Paul M.B. Church)

Prayer

Rev. Johnny Lee Collins (Samuel Chapel U.M. Church ~ Itta Bena, MS)

Special Selection

Bro. Jonathan Taylor (St. Paul C.M.E. Church ~ Bentonia, MS)

Words of Encouragement

Rev. Charles I. Bradley (Pleasant Grove M.B. Church ~ Bentonia, MS)

Special Selection

Sis. Dorothy Vaughan (Mt. Zion Scotland M.B. Church ~ Bentonia, MS)

Acknowledgements/Resolutions

Dr. Hurtestine Wilkerson

Reading of the Obituary (Read Silently)

Special Selection Deacon Wallace Taylor

(Pleasant Grove M.B. Church ~ Bentonia, MS)

Eulogy Pastor Jason Carter, Sr.

Recessional

Funeral Directors in Charge

~ TRIBUTES ~

I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God has chosen for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way

I’ve now found peace at the end of the day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow Look for Sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all too brief

Don’t lengthen your pain with undue grief. Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now-He set me free.

My Words Grandaddy, One of the hardest things I had to do was to receive a call from my daddy to tell me you

have gained gained your wings. I hated to see you leave but it brings great joy to my heart to know you’re no longer suffering.I will cherish

the good times & all of your jokes we’ve shared over the years. Until we meet again rest on my old man! We love you but God loves and

needed you more! Love Ashley & Aiden