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Jim (Hammer) Vaughn, 68, Green County, KY (1947-2015)

He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Air Force, where he spent time in South Korea, was a Sergeant, Airman First Class, and Crew Chief/C1-30's. He was a former member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post #124, and a current member of the American Legion Bowling Green Post #23. He was a licensed Radiology Technician for the Veteran's Hospital in Lexington, and was a retired Measurement Technician for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Forest Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Vaughn loved football, and was a strong Washington Red Skins, and Tennessee Titans fan. His wife of 42 years, Velma Montez Vaughn, survives. he leaves eight direct living descendants.
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Mr. James William ("Jim" / "Hammer") Vaughn, 68 of Bowling Green, formerly of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at his home in Bowling Green. He was 68 years, eight months, and 19 days of age.

A celebration of life service for Jim "Hammer" Vaughn will be conducted at 1pmCT, Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Bennett Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veteran's Honor Guard. Visitation continues Wednesday after 7amCT, Wednesday, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home until time of the service. Pallbearers: Jonathan Whitlow, Josh Whitlow, Bryan Davis, Jacob Shofner, Eli Vaughn, Greg Whitlow, and Jason Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers: Tennessee Gas Pipeline>



Jim (Hammer) Vaughn, 68, Green County, KY (1947-2015)


Mr. James William -Jim "Hammer" Vaughn of Bowling Green, formerly of Greensburg, son of the late Frank Vaughn and Lula Milby Vaughn, was born on February 12, 1947 in Green County, KY, and departed this life on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at his home in Bowling Green. He was 68 years, eight months, and 19 days of age.

He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Air Force, where he spent time in South Korea, was a Sergeant, Airman First Class, and Crew Chief/C1-30's. He was a former member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post #124, and a current member of the American Legion Bowling Green Post #23. He was a licensed Radiology Technician for the Veteran's Hospital in Lexington, and was a retired Measurement Technician for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Forest Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Vaughn loved football, and was a strong Washington Red Skins, and Tennessee Titans fan.

Survived by his wife of 42 years, Velma Montez Vaughn of Bowling Green, having united in marriage on August 4, 1973. Other survivors include

  • A daughter and son-in-law: Denise and Greg Whitlow of Summersville, KY

  • A son and daughter-in-law: Jason William and Rachel Vaughn of Bowling Green, KY

  • Five grandchildren: Jonathan and Emillee Whitlow of Greensburg, KY; Joshua Whitlow, Jill Whitlow both of Summersville, KY; and Eli Vaughn, and Farrah Vaughn both of Bowling Green, KY

  • A great-grandchild: Maxton Whitlow of Greensburg, KY

  • His mother-in-law: Teresa Montez of Arizona

  • A sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Tom Davis of Glasgow, KY

  • Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Frank Montez, Ed Montez, Verna and Jim Bloodworth all of Arizona

  • Nieces and nephews: Bryan Davis of Iowa; Ann Davis & Tim Robinson of Radcliff, KY; Bryan Bloodworth and Lauren Bloodworth of California

  • A great-niece and two great-nephews: Marissa Montez, Marcus Montez, and Christopher Montez all of Arizona

  • and a host of other relatives and friends
Send condolences to the family of Jim (Hammer) Vaughn

The Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, in charge of arrangements.


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