Vaughan Camp 10 AUG 1891 - 13 JUN 1972 Vaughan Camp, 80; Founded Fort Myers Lumber Firm Services for Vaughan Camp, founder of the Dowling-Camp Lumber Co. of Fort Myers, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Bess Memorial Shores Chapel. Mr. Camp, who came to Miami in 1932, lived at 577 NE 96th St. He died Tuesday 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 for 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., Lowery 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Vaughan Camp, born 10 August 1891, founded Dowling-Camp Lumber Co. in 1924. He served in World War I and was active in Miami's community. He passed away on 13 June 1972, leaving behind a large family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Services for Vaughan Camp were held on 16 June 1972 at Bess Memorial Shores Chapel. He was privately buried at Woodlawn Mausoleum. ### The Edited Obituary Vaughan Camp 10 August 1891 - 13 June 1972 Vaughan Camp, 80; Founded Fort Myers Lumber Firm Services for Vaughan Camp, founder of the Dowling-Camp Lumber Co. of Fort Myers, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Bess Memorial Shores Chapel. Mr. Camp, who came to Miami in 1932, lived at 577 NE 96th St. He died Tuesday 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 for 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., Lowery, and Robert; 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Private burial services will be at the Woodlawn Mausoleum. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Vaughan Camp | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 80 | | Birth | 10 August 1891; Franklin, Va. | | Death | 13 June 1972; Miami, Florida | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------|----------------|----------------| | Vaughan Camp | Decedent | Miami, Florida | | Vaughan Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Lowery | Child | Unknown | | Robert | Child | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Vaughan Camp founded the Dowling-Camp Lumber Co. in 1924 and the Dade County Security Co. 2. He retired from business in 1940. 3. The family business merged in 1959 to become the Union-Camp Bag Co. 4. He served in France as a lieutenant during World War I. 5. He was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club and a past president of the Military Order of World Wars. 6. Vaughan Camp was known for his annual open house on Christmas Day, which was the oldest of its kind in Dade County. 7. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a Bachelor of Science degree and received a master's degree from the University of Virginia. 8. He was associated with the Camp Manufacturing Co., founded by his father, and served as its secretary-treasurer. 9. After World War I, he became secretary-treasurer of the North Carolina Pine Association. ### Publication Details - **Place**: Miami, Florida - **Name**: The Miami Herald - **Date**: 15 June 1972 - **Page**: 46