April 8th, 2021, at the age of 63, in Dumfries, VA, Donald Vaughn Jr. left his family home to be with our father in heaven. He was born on April 28th, 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A beloved father, brother, son, and friend, he lived!
He enjoyed traveling, skiing as a member of the National Brotherhood of Skiers, and teaching others how to become masters of their own reality. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University The Behrend College with degrees in mathematics and engineering, was inducted into the PSU basketball hall of fame in 1994, earned two masters degrees, served in the US Army, Marines, and Marine and Army National Guard, was a certified electrical engineer, an industrial engineer, Sigma Six certified, licensed financial advisor and other certifications, has thousands of hours within the professional world and an immeasurable amount of fruitful relationships forged along the way. Donald lived his life the way everyone hopes to be living theirs and loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his father Donald Vaughn Senior and mother Mary Agnes Vaughn.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his brothers Gregory Darnell Vaughn and Jimmy Tyrome Vaughn and his fiance Sophia Stampley. He leaves to continue his legacy Donnella Mary Pearson, Danielle Antoinette Shingieti, Donald Chester Vaughn III, and Christopher Vaughn Harold Wells, 4 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many memories.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance at the funeral services for Mr. Vaughn is limited. The family asks that you join them during the service via Zoom- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84260977150
Donations may be made at Cash App – cash.app/$DannieShing or
Pay Pal – paypal.me/DShing .
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