David Duane Vaughn, son of Robyn Smith Vaughn and the late Gary Len Vaughn, was born on August 21, 1965, in Marion, Illinois, and departed this life on July 5, 2021, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 55 years.

Mr. Vaughn was a Veteran of the United State Army, and he was a prison guard for the State of Illinois.

He is survived by his mother, Robyn Vaughn of Herrin, Illinois; by two sisters, Lisa Smith of The Villages, Florida and Joni Leah Frailey of Cookeville, Tennessee; by his significant other, Tresia Barnes; and by his beloved pet-dog, Rocky.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with full military honors.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.