## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Edgar Lafayette (Eddie) Vaughan Jr., 60, of the Sycamore community, died on 6 Jul 1936 after a two weeks illness of angina. He was survived by his wife, Maggie, five daughters, one son, and a sister. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Edgar Lafayette (Eddie) Vaughan Jr. were held on 7 Jul 1936 at Sycamore Baptist Church. Rev. Floyd P. Davis and Rev. R.D. Stephenson conducted the service. Interment followed in the family plot at the church cemetery. ## Transcript EDGAR LAFAYETTE VAUGHAN, JR. Eddie L. Vaughan, age 60, of the Sycamore community, died at his home Monday, July 6 1936, after a two weeks illness of angina. Mr. Vaughan had lived his entire life in this immediate community and was known and loved by all who knew him. He was a real neighbor, faithful and devoted husband and father, counting no sacrifice too great for his family. For many years Mr. Vaughan was a faithful member of the Sycamore Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted from the church Tuesday July 7, 1936 afternoon by Rev. Floyd P. Davis and Rev. R.D. Stephenson, interment following in the family plot in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers were: Tyler Edwards, Livy Edwards, H.L. Vaughan, Vernard Cotton, Ryland Edwards, Joe T. Darden, Dr. A.P. Cutchin and Hunter Darden. Mr. Vaughan is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Lankford Vaughan; five daughters, Misses Irma, Sara, Eddie Mae, Temperance and Maggie Lankford Vaughan, all of Franklin, one son, Jesse Frank Vaughan of Norfolk and a sister, Mrs. J.C. Vaughan, of Franklin. ## Vital Statistics Summary |--------|-------- | | Name: | Edgar Lafayette (Eddie) Vaughan Jr. | | Age: | 60 | | Birth: | 30 August 1876; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death: | 6 July 1936; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|----------------|--------------------| | Edgar Lafayette Vaughan Jr. | Decedent | Sycamore community | | Mrs. Maggie Lankford Vaughan | Wife | Not specified | | Irma Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin | | Sara Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin | | Eddie Mae Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin | | Temperance Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin | | Maggie Lankford Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin | | Jesse Frank Vaughan | Son | Norfolk | | Mrs. J.C. Vaughan | Sister | Franklin | ## Publication Details |-------------------|------------------- | | Publication Date: | 7 July 1936 (inferred) | | Publication Name: | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information - Mr. Vaughan was a long-time member of Sycamore Baptist Church. - He lived his entire life in the Sycamore community. - The cause of death was a two weeks illness of angina. - Eight pallbearers were named for the funeral service. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Edgar Lafayette Vaughan Jr. died on 6 Jul 1936 at age 60 in the Sycamore community. He was a devoted husband and father, survived by his wife and six children, all of whom cherished him. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** Funeral services for Edgar Lafayette Vaughan Jr. were held on 7 Jul 1936. He was buried in the family plot at Sycamore Baptist Church cemetery. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** Edgar Lafayette (Eddie) Vaughan Jr. 30 August 1876 - 6 July 1936 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDGAR LAFAYETTE VAUGHAN, JR. Eddie L. Vaughan, age 60, of the Sycamore community, died at his home on 6 July after a two-week illness of angina. Mr. Vaughan had lived his entire life in this immediate community and was known and loved by all who knew him. He was a real neighbor, faithful and devoted husband and father, counting no sacrifice too great for his family. For many years, Mr. Vaughan was a faithful member of the Sycamore Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted from the church on 7 July by Rev. Floyd P. Davis and Rev. R.D. Stephenson, interment following in the family plot in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers were Tyler Edwards, Livy Edwards, H.L. Vaughan, Vernard Cotton, Ryland Edwards, Joe T. Darden, Dr. A.P. Cutchin, and Hunter Darden. Mr. Vaughan is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Lankford Vaughan; five daughters, Misses Irma, Sara, Eddie Mae, Temperance, and Maggie Lankford Vaughan, all of Franklin; one son, Jesse Frank Vaughan of Norfolk; and a sister, Mrs. J.C. Vaughan of Franklin. http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/obits/v250e6ob.txt [Transcribed by Mrs. Bruce Saunders (bs4403@verizon.net)] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 30 August 1876 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 6 July 1936 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ** Vital Statistics Summary** | **Name** | Edgar Lafayette (Eddie) Vaughan Jr. | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | **Age** | 60 years | | **Birth** | 30 August 1876; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | **Death** | 6 July 1936; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ** Table of Relationships** | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Place of Residence** | |-------------------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Edgar Lafayette (Eddie) Vaughan Jr. | Decedent | Sycamore community, Southampton County, Virginia | | Mrs. Maggie Lankford Vaughan | Wife | Franklin, Virginia | | Miss Irma Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin, Virginia | | Miss Sara Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin, Virginia | | Miss Eddie Mae Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin, Virginia | | Miss Temperance Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin, Virginia | | Miss Maggie Lankford Vaughan | Daughter | Franklin, Virginia | | Jesse Frank Vaughan | Son | Norfolk, Virginia | | Mrs. J.C. Vaughan | Sister | Franklin, Virginia | ** Publication Details** | **Publication Date** | 6 July 1936 | |------------------------|-----------------| | **Current Date** | 17 January 2025 | ** Other Relevant Information** - Decedent lived in the Sycamore community his entire life. - He was a member of the Sycamore Baptist Church. - Survived by his wife and six children. - Known as a devoted husband and father. - Active pallbearers included family and friends from the community.