Edward Allen Vaughn

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Edward Allen Vaughn, 100, of Canton, Texas at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Grace Family Church, Bro. Jonathan Smith and Bro. Jimmy White officiating and under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home.

Ed went home to the Lord on July 28, 2023 in Grand Saline, Texas. He was born in Gilmer, Texas on December 17, 1922 to A. C. Vaughn and Maudie Moore.

Ed grew up in the Latch and Gilmer, Texas area. As a young man he went to California to do his part and help with the war effort working in the shipyards. Later back in Texas he became a truck driver; once honored as "The Knight of the Road" during his years driving. He enjoyed the view and never lost the want to go - no matter where just to go. Ed started a company with his son in-law, Armature Sales and Service. At the age of 59 Ed retired, thinking he would die young and he wanted to enjoy his time riding horses, raising cattle, camp, going to Marfa, Texas where he had a nice vacation place. Ed enjoyed painting old cars, wheeling and deal; which meant buying and selling anything and everything.

Ed was married his one true love, Louise, on July 15, 1944. The couple had over 60 wonderful years together, until her passing in 2007. They were long time members of Grace Family Church in Canton. Ed loved life, he embraced every day as a gift. Ed loved the Lord, his family and the many friends he has had through the years. He will be dearly missed.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents, A. C. and Maudie Vaughn; daughter, Carol Wood; daughter, Sandra Vaughn; siblings: Barney, Dean, Clarice and Donna.

He is survived by his daughter and son in-law, Sherry and Dwayne Dearing; grandsons, Kenneth Dearing, and wife, Samatha, Robert Dearing, Jeremy Ballew; great grandchildren, Halee Haynes and husband, John, Justin Dearing, Kennedy Dearing, Sebastian Ballew; great great grandchildren, John Edward, Josiah and Jaylan; multitude of nieces, nephews and other family; a host of friends.

The family would like to thank Azalea Trails Nursing Home and the wonderful staff for their loving care and kindness.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Grace Family Church.

Interment will be at Starr Cemetery in Van Zandt County, Texas.