Mr. Tolly "Ted" Delwood Vaughn Sr., 79, of Rochester,  was surrounded by his family when he passed away at 8:55 PM, Thursday, May 5 , 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehab of Wabash.

On October 9 , 1936,  Ted was born in Wilson, AR.  He was a treasured son of Orville and Maude Cannon Vaughn.  Growing up he shared his childhood with  five sisters and seven brothers.

Proud to answer the call of patriotism, Tolly served in the US Navy for eight years.

Ted and Carol  Rigney were married on December 11 , 1970 in Salina, KS. They shared 45 years of life's adventures.

A dedicated employee of the Fulton County Highway Department, Ted retired after many years of service. He was a member of the Manitou V.F.W. Post # 1343.

Ted is lovingly remembered by his wife, Carol; two daughters: Tammy Wood and Mark of Rochester; Tina Barnett and husband Kris of Rochester; a son,  Tolly Vaughn Jr. and wife Cindy of Partridge, KS; four grandsons: Josh Vaughn, J.D. Showley and wife Morgan, Brantlyn Showley and wife Janet, Blayne Hammel and wife Aleesha; three great grandchildren; two sisters: Carol MacIntosh and husband Larry of Harrisburg, AR, and Linda Dawson, of Osceola, AR; two brothers: J.E. Vaughn and wife Glenda of Rochester, and Billy V. Vaughn and wife Nadine "Dean" of Wilson, AR; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Ted in death are his parents.

Private family services will be observed. Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester is assisting the family.