Vaughn McNeil

Vaughn McNeil, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, at his home on October 7, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. Vaughn was born on a farm in Graceville, Florida on September 29, 1935. Vaughn was a star athlete in high school and played volleyball, softball, and basketball.

After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as a member of USAF Security Forces. Combining his strong work ethic and love of athletics, Vaughn went on to invent the “round trampoline” and founded The Round Trampoline Company, Inc., and The Poly Steel Shelter Company Inc. Vaughn was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting & fishing with family and friends.

He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife Ligia; daughters: Robin (Robert) Lumpkin of Ashville, NC, Lisa McNeil of Tallahassee, FL, LaRae (Brian) Narkinsky of Springfield, VA, and Maribel (Alex) Fernandez of Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren: Michael, Matthew, Marcus, Chad, KC, Tucker, Vaughn Alexander, Michelle, Nicolas, and Natalia; great grandchildren: Isabelle, and Marcus, Jr.; sisters: Carolyn (Dan) Weaver, Phyllis (Greg) Sloan, and Kathy (Mark) Jones; brother Ron McNeil, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 10th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Culley’s MeadowWood Timberlane Road Chapel.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 11th at 2:00pm at Culley’s MeadowWood Timberlane Road Chapel, followed by burial at Culley’s MeadowWood Memorial Park.