Robert L Vaughn

March 19, 1933 - July 15, 2020

Vaughn, Robert L. of St. Louis, Missouri was born March 19, 1933 in Princeton, West Virginia, to James and Sally (nee Wertz) Vaughn, and entered into rest, Wednesday July 15, 2020 at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 26 days. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna (nee Sullivan) Vaughn and his brother James R. Vaughn Jr. He is survived by two (2) children, James (Trina) Vaughn and John Vaughn, one (1) grandchildren, Amanda Valentine, three (3) great-grandchildren, Noah Valentine, Brooke Valentine, Christopher Valentine, and many other relatives and friends. Robert served in the United States air force and also worked for NASA as well as the NSA. Robert worked on the Mercury and Gemini space rockets as well as the Voodoo, and Phantom planes as a jet engine mechanic. He was proud of his past affiliation with McDonnel Douglas. Robert loved watching Jeopardy and seemed to know all of the answers on the show. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by many friends and family members. Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2020 at CHAPEL HILL MORTUARY, 10301 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, Missouri from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. followed by entombment. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.