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Obituary For Thomas "Gary" Vaughn

Thomas “Gary” Vaughn, 77 of Bellevue, TX passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023.

Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15th, at the Bellevue United Methodist Church, with Pastor Greg Parr officiating.

Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 14th, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

Gary was born May 12, 1946 in Bowie, TX to Ida Mae (Hunt) Vaughn McWilliams. He attended Bellevue and Bowie schools, graduating from Bellevue High School in 1964, where he excelled in baseball, football, and basketball. He received many sports awards culminating being named All American Honorable Mention in Basketball in 1964.

Gary enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduation, serving 7 years. He was deployed as a communication specialist to Tan Son Nhut, during the Vietnam War.

On June 27, 1986, Gary married the love of his life, Cindy (Orton) Erwin in Henrietta, TX, they resided in Bellevue, until his passing. He was a role model to all the children, grandkids and great-grandkids.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ida Mae McWilliams, brothers Joe and Jackie, and grandson, Britt Williams.

His family, continuing to carry on his memory, includes his beloved wife, Cindy; children, Dana Williams and husband Mark of Burleson, TX, Joe Erwin and wife Charlotte of Mineral Wells, TX, Ronnie Erwin and fiance Mollie Carpenter of Bowie; siblings Beverly Myers and husband Steve of Bowie and Lanny Hunt of Bowie; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Gary to the Bellevue Ex-Students Association Scholarship at 2405 Kell Blvd. Suite 100 Wichita Falls, TX 76308 or the Bellevue Methodist Church at P.O. Box 245 Bellevue, TX 76228.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

Guest Book

Rest peacefully Gary. You were a good man - Job 14:13 & 14

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I will always remember Gary he was a great classmate, except when we needed to vote.Then the boys ruled unless Pat could change one of the boys vote.

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Our thoughts are with Cindy and family. Gary was so proud of all of you. ❤️ It is so sad when we no longer have our loved one with us. But I will always cherish the memories of fun loving Gary-a wonderful classmate of '64. Pat & Harold Leverett

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Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always, Michelle G Venus

- Michelle G Venus

Gary was such a fun loving classmate. Hugs & prayers for comfort to Cindy and family.

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Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time Joey Gardner & family

- Joey Gardner

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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