Thomas Rowland Vaughan

Thomas Rowland Vaughan, 87, left for his heavenly home on April 29, 2026 and was met by an auditorium full of family and friends and many souls who met Jesus because of his ministry here on earth. Tom was the beloved Patriarch of the Vaughan clan and was loved by his church and community. He was a long time member of the Southeast Florida Emmaus Community where he served tirelessly on weekends, as a member of the board and by sponsoring many other people to attend the Walk to Emmaus which he would tell you changed his life.

Tom was preceded to heaven by his parents and siblings, the love of his life for 64 years Marcia Ann and his youngest daughter Kelly Beth, He is survived by his children Thomas Wade Vaughan (Linda Vaughan), Michael Scott Vaughan, and Stacy Ann Rodriguez (Vaughan) and grandchildren Stephanie Jones (Steve), Samantha Newman (Chris), Warner Vaughan (Diane) , Mitchell Vaughan (Nichole), Nicholas Rodriguez, Thomas Vaughan, Marceia Vaughan, Grace Rodriguez, Christina Jesse, and Aleshia Vaughan as well as many great grandchildren and adopted grandchildren. He is also survived by his cousin/brother Eugene Allison (Gayle) as well as many, many loved nieces and nephews and extended family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at Trinity by Christ Fellowship, 9625 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens followed by an open house / reception at Longwood Condominium, 11811 Avenue of the PGA, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

In lieu of flowers please make donation in Tom’s name to:

Southeast Florida Emmaus at www.southeastfloridaemmaus.org

or Dunklin Memorial Camp at www.dunklin.org