MSG Danny Eugene Vaughn, US Army, Retired

Danny was born on November 7, 1933 in Amarillo, Texas to Johnnie Mildred (Holman) and Daniel Dillard Vaughn. He shared sixty years of marriage with his best friend, Doris Jean (Clark) whom he met in Fort Smith, Arkansas while serving in US Army. He was blessed with two daughters, Kimberly wife of Paul (Carleston) and Joannie wife of Kenny (Beyer). He was especially proud of his four granddaughters: Krystal (Travis Pack), SPC Rachael Carleston (Lindsey), Lindsay, and Brooklyn, his great granddaughter- Remington Gayle, and his two grandsons, Ryan and Cody and their families. He will also be missed by his beloved Cat, Butterscotch and many family members to include his Nephew Steve Clark (Donna).

Danny will be remembered as a sincere and hardworking man with a love of jokes and laughter.

Danny served in the Army throughout the Vietnam War stationed in Okinawa and later Germany. He retired as a Master Sergeant after twenty-one years of service to his country. He would further his career as a postman with the USPS for twenty years. After retirement, Danny enjoyed gambling with his wife in Coushatta, calling BINGO at his local VFW, and attending meetings at the American Legion. He spent his last years watching his family grow and gracing the halls of Frank Tejeda Veterans home on his high-speed scooter and calling the shots. His friends will never forget his deep laugh, his bright smile and his love and devotion to his family and friends.

Visitation is Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 5:30 – 9:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Austin Highway. A memorial service will be at Sunset Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 10:00am with an internment including full Military Honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery immediately after.

Flowers may be sent to Sunset Funeral Home: 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78218.

Danny was also a lover of all animals- donations in his name may be made to the San Antonio Humane Society at: https://sahumane.org/donate or mailed to 4804 Fredricksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229.