Douglas Lamar Vaughan, known to family and friends as Chappie, died on Sept. 6, 2026, in Dublin, Georgia. He was 80.
Life of service and steady work
Born Sept. 26, 1945, in Macon, Georgia, Vaughan’s life was marked by military service, steady labour and devotion to family and church. The obituary supplied by Townsend Brothers Funeral Home notes that he served aboard the USS Charles F. Adams, an experience described as reflecting a long-standing sense of duty and commitment.
After his time in uniform, Vaughan worked in the electrical trade, rising to the role of lineman and foreman with William Electric. The obituary emphasises that he took pride in his work and sought to set an example of perseverance and responsibility for those around him.
Family, faith and the outdoors
Vaughan was a faithful Christian and member of Popular Springs North Baptist Church. The obituary describes him as carrying himself with quiet strength and a steady spirit. Those close to him remembered his kind heart and the warmth he brought to gatherings.
He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. According to the obituary, Vaughan found joy in simple pleasures and particularly treasured time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his greatest happiness came from family gatherings.
- Born: Sept. 26, 1945, Macon, Georgia
- Died: Sept. 6, 2026, Dublin, Georgia
- Military service: United States Navy, served aboard USS Charles F. Adams
- Occupation: Lineman and foreman, William Electric
- Religious affiliation: Popular Springs North Baptist Church
Family survivors and predeceased relatives
The obituary lists family members who survive him and those who predeceased him. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Annie Mae Vaughan; his son, Ken Vaughan; his daughter, Kelly Ney; and siblings Gene Vaughan, Barbara Davis, Peggy Bloodworth and Charlotte Hester.
Survivors named include his wife, Selena Vaughan; daughter, Kristy Vaughan; brothers and sisters Weyman Vaughan, Anita Walker, Georgia Knapp, Debbie Evans and Chipper Vaughan; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, plus other relatives and friends.
"He will be remembered with..."
The published obituary concludes by noting that Vaughan’s legacy will continue through his family and the example he set during his life.
Why this matters to readers in Vaughan
While Douglas Vaughan’s life and passing occurred in Georgia, the obituary will be of note to readers here because of the shared surname and the universal themes it highlights: military service, decades of skilled labour, community through church, and the centrality of family. Across Ontario and in Vaughan, similar stories can be found among veterans, tradespeople and faith communities who shape neighbourhood life in quiet but enduring ways.
For anyone tracking genealogical connections or simply reflecting on lives of service, the obituary offers a concise record: dates of birth and death, key affiliations and a list of close family. Those seeking additional details about memorial arrangements or wishing to offer condolences should consult Townsend Brothers Funeral Home in Dublin, Georgia, which supplied the original notice.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Douglas Lamar Vaughan |
| Nickname | Chappie |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Key roles | U.S. Navy veteran; lineman and foreman at William Electric |
The obituary functions as both a personal remembrance and a public record. It preserves the contours of a life that combined service, skilled labour and family commitment—an arc familiar in many communities, including ours.
