Wesley William Vaughan

Wesley grew up in Beaumont, Texas, and as a child he attended First Baptist Church in downtown Beaumont. He graduated from Beaumont Charlton Pollard High School in 1982. After graduation, he worked for several years as a manager at Walgreens. He later attended Lamar Institute of Technology where he received an Associate’s Degree, and he began his career as a Process Operator at ExxonMobil Refinery. In 2020, he retired from ExxonMobil after many years of service.

In 1993 Wesley married Amberly, and they raised their three children in Bridge City. Wesley loved music and playing the guitar. His happiest days were at the beach and fishing at Rollover Pass. He was a sports fan who loved football, especially the Minnesota Vikings. He truly believed that God made dogs as “Man’s Best Friend,” and he had many over the course of his life.

Wesley is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Cathey Attwood. Wesley was a sweet and loving spirit who will be greatly missed by his wife Amberly Bishop Vaughan; son Brenton Vaughan of Bridge City; daughters Aimee Vaughan and Courtney Vaughan of Bridge City; sister Darlene O’Neill and husband Pat of Beaumont, TX; sister Barbara Dove and husband Mike of Lumberton, TX; nephew Todd Langston and wife Jill; and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Gather of Family and Friends will be held Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 3:00-7:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 4955 Pine, Beaumont, Texas. A Celebration of Wesley’s Life will be held Monday, April 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 4955 Pine, Beaumont, Texas with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas.