Nashville, TN

George Terra Vaughn Jr.-Age 57. Departed this life September 28, 2023. George Vaughn Jr. was born October 7th, 1965 to George Sr. and Barbara Vaughn. He attended Nashville Public Schools and was a 1983 graduate of Whites Creek Comprehensive High School. George knew Jesus and accepted him as his personal Lord & Savior and was baptized February 22, 2009 at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church.

Junebug, as known by childhood family and friends was one of the kindest people one could ever meet.

He was comedic, fun, loving and always living each day to the fullest. He was loved and spoken of with the highest regard by all who knew him and he reciprocated that love by his many acts of kindness to family, friends and strangers. He was an avid animal lover always finding homes for those without.

George was currently employed by Central Garden and Pet. He loved his job of delivering animals to pet stores in several states making life-long friends with the owners.

His first love however was cooking and catering. Many met him daily for breakfast and lunch at Kwik Sak and Bud's. He also worked many years for McConnell Catering for and even started his own catering company called Southern Comfort Catering with his sister and brother in law. He was a great chef and he earned the name "Chicken George" after his creation of "Chicken on a Stick" for Nashville's weekly Dancing in the District.

George was filled with positive energy and refused to allow negativity to dominate his life. No matter how bad the situation, his response was always, "IT'S ALL GOOD!" He will be truly missed by many near and far.

George Jr. is preceded in death by a devoted brother, Sterling Darnell Vaughn. Paternal Grandparents Louise Morris & Felix Vaughn. Maternal grandparents- Bessie Matlock, James Jones and Mark and Ada May Matlock Sr. Uncles-John Dunn, Stanley & Mark Matlock Jr. Survived by parents, George & Barbara Vaughn. Sisters, Yowanda (Michael) Davis and Dr. Bessie (Solomon) Holley. Devoted nieces- Erica (Darrell) McWright, Sterlisa Davis, and Paris Francis. Nephew, Kalon (Timeka) Davis. Great nephews; Desmond Cotton, Jaylon Brown, Jeremiah Logan, Ty'Quan, Ke'Juan, and Kaden Davis. Great nieces; Aaliyah Odom & Kaliyah Davis. Great great nephew- Tykil Amir Davis. Loving and devoted friends Carmen Claybrooks and Willie Lyons. Aunts-Emma Day, Jane Randolph, Evangelist Louise (Martin) Prince. Janice (Larry) Brown and very devoted aunt Lucy (Larry) Smith. Devoted God Brothers Ryan Upton & Anthony Bowers. Loving God parents- Lula Cunningham and Ronald and Almeda Upton. Devoted godchild-Amanda Carney. A host of cousins and other friends and loved ones. Public viewing, Friday October 6,2023 1-6pm, Smith Funeral Home, 706 Monroe Street. Family visitation, Saturday October 7, 2023, 10-11am with funeral service to follow at Greater St. John Baptist Church, 2200 26th Ave. North. Interment, Greenwood West Cemetery. Smith Funeral Directors Inc. (615)726-1476