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Official Obituary of

Elvin Vaughn

September 2, 1942 ~ March 30, 2024 (age 81) 81 Years Old

Elvin Vaughn Obituary

Minister Elvin Ray Vaughn, 81, of Muscle Shoals, AL, was born in Florence, AL, on September 2, 1942. Minister Vaughn passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Minister Vaughn was preceded in death by his Mother, Annie Bertha Vaughn; Two Daughters, Teresa Murphy Donley of Muscle Shoals, and Angela Vaughn of Florence; four Brothers, Elder Lee Otis Johnson, of Bonaire, GA, Ralph Jerry Vaughn, Harvey Vaughn, and Ronnie Darnell Vaughn, all of Florence, AL; and one Sister, Adraine Vaughn Hampton Haney, of Florence, AL.

Those left to cherish his memories are one Daughter, Loretta Posie Ruffin of Zion, IL, and one son, Kyle Walker, Alton, IL; Grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Muscle Shoals, AL; Louis Ruffin, Waukegan, IL, and Coreysha Pose, Beach Park, IL; great-grandchildren Elijah Sabree, Isaiah McNeal, and Aaliyah McNeal, Beach Park IL; two brothers, Bennie Artis Johnson (Ann); and James Louis Vaughn, all of Florence, AL; three sisters, Odessa Bailey, Muscle Shoals, AL, Linda Vaughn, Florence, AL; and Tammy Vaughn, Huntsville, AL; three Daughters of his heart, Mary Christine Murphy Lester, Tanya Walker, and Rega Cameron; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Ray felt strongly about his ministry with many. He wrote letters, and testified to anyone who would hear his words. He was dedicated to community service, delivering food and medicine to those in need. He was very concerned about the homeless and was making plans to find housing for them. He enjoyed writing letters about a myriad of topics, playing golf, buying and selling items, donating to the needy, and talking with his daughters. He traveled across the country, living and working in many places, and spending a great deal of time in Illinois.

He affiliated with several area churches through the years, and at one point, began his own ministry in Sheffield. At the time of his death, he claimed as his church home the Mt. Moriah P.B. Church.

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