### Narrative Summary of the Obituary  
Vaughan Camp Sr., born 10 Aug 1891 in Franklin, Virginia, died 13 Jun 1972 in Miami, Florida. He was a businessman, veteran, and community member. He is survived by three sons, 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services  
Private burial services for Vaughan Camp Sr. were held at the Woodlawn Mausoleum on 13 Jun 1972.

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### Transcript  

Vaughan Camp Sr  

10 AUG 1891 - 13 JUN 1972  
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Vaughan Camp, 80; Founded Fort Myers Lumber Firm  

Services for Vaughan Camp, the Dowling Camp Co. cofounder of Fort Myers, will be at 1 p.m. Friday 16 June 1972 in the Bess Memorial Shores Chapel.  

Mr. Camp, who came to Miami in 1932, lived at 577 NE 96th St. He died Tuesday 13 June 1972 at Doctors Hospital.  

A NATIVE of Franklin, Va., Mr. Camp was graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a Bachelor of Science degree and received his master's degree from the University of Virginia.  

He was associated with the Camp Manufacturing Co., founded by his father, and later served as its secretary-treasurer.  

He served in France as a lieutenant during World War I, and after his discharge became secretary-treasurer of the North Carolina Pine Association.  

In 1924, he founded Dowling Camp Lumber Co. and Dade County Security Co. He retired from business in 1940.  

THE FAMILY business merged in 1959 and became the Union Camp Bag Co.  

He was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club and was past president of the Military Order of World Wars.  

Mr. Camp was known for his annual open house on Christmas Day, which started out with a handful of friends after his arrival in Miami. It was the oldest of its kind in Dade County.  

He is survived by three sons, Vaughan Jr., and Robert; 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.  

Private burial services will be at the Woodlawn Mausoleum.  

Miami, Florida  
The Miami Herald  
15 Jun 1972  
Page 46  
Obituary for Vaughan Camp  
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[Birth: 10 AUG 1891 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA]  
[Death: 13 JUN 1972 - Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA]  

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### Vital Statistics Summary  

| **Name**   | Vaughan Camp Sr.                                            |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Age**    | 80 years                                                    |
| **Birth**  | 10 August 1891; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA |
| **Death**  | 13 June 1972; Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA        |
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### Table of Relationships  

| **Name**            | **Relationship**          | **Place of Residence** |
|---------------------|---------------------------|------------------------|
| Vaughan Camp Sr.    | Decedent                  | Miami, Florida         |
| Vaughan Jr.         | Son                       | Unknown                |
| Robert              | Son                       | Unknown                |
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### Publication Details  

| **Publication Name**    | **Date**       | **Page** |
|-------------------------|----------------|----------|
| The Miami Herald        | 15 Jun 1972    | Page 46  |
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### Other Relevant Information  
- Vaughan Camp Sr. served as a lieutenant in France during World War I.
- He founded Dowling Camp Lumber Co. in 1924.
- He retired from business in 1940.
- His family business merged into Union Camp Bag Co. in 1959.
- He was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club and past president of the Military Order of World Wars.
- Known for hosting an annual Christmas Day open house in Miami for many years.