Henry Douglas Vaughn of Steens, Mississippi

March 28, 1942 - February 19, 2021

Henry Douglas Vaughn, a native of Caledonia went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 19, 2021. The child of the late Gunter and Reba Vaughn, he was born in Caledonia, Mississippi on March 28, 1942.

As a youth and into his young adult years, Henry attended New Salem Baptist Church and diligently worked on the family farm.  He graduated from Caledonia High School as class Salutatorian and continued his pursuit of education at Mississippi State University where he earned a degree in accounting.  While in college, he worked as an accountant at West and Sons in Columbus.

Following his graduation from Mississippi State in 1964, Henry married his beloved wife, Kay Scofield of Columbus. Henry and Kay were faithful members of First Baptist Church where he played on the church softball team, served as an usher for many years, and was a part of several committees.

He worked as an accountant/controller with Seminole Manufacturing in Columbus until the mid-1970s.  He then returned to the family farm to work alongside his father and brother (Tommy), so they could build upon and expand what is known today as Vaughn Farms.

Henry’s love for our Lord and Savior was clearly demonstrated in his everyday life.  His unquestionable love and devotion for family leaves a lasting legacy while his love for farming and the local community is indisputable. He enjoyed God’s creation spending time in the great outdoors hunting, fishing, and preparing the land for his family to enjoy the same.  One of his greatest joys was planning the next farming season and harvesting the crops with his brother, Tommy. Henry was well known for his quick dry wit, sense of humor and excellent barbeque including his own special secret recipe barbeque sauce.

Henry served for many years on the Caledonia School Board and is a long-standing member of the Lowndes County Farm Bureau Board including a term as board president.

Henry was preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by his wife Kay Scofield Vaughn, the love of his life for 56 years; children, Amy Vaughn Knittig (Doug), Hank W. Vaughn (Ann), Andy M. Vaughn (Betsy); siblings, Elaine Vaughn West, Tommy Vaughn (Kay), George Vaughn (Donna); grandchildren, Jessica Vaughn Hughes (P.J.), Lacey Vaughn Bell (Jordan), Hunter Vaughn, Drew Knittig; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and his beloved Labrador Retriever, Max.

Pallbearers are:  Mike Perkerson, Dr. Cecil Boswell, Carey Upton, Bud Egger, Jim Vaughn, Jackie Anderson, Jordan Bell, and P.J. Hughes.  Honorary Pallbearers are:  Farrell Booker, Dr. Ben Ogletree, Dale Brown, Allen Jones, Steve Hall, Don Gilmer, John Gilmer, Perry Lucas, Charlie Betts, Everett Pennington, Dwight Colson, Wayne Colson, Bruce Erwin, Sterling Doolittle, Dannie Hughes, Mike Hawkin’s Sunday School Class, Lowndes County Farm Bureau Board, Dr. Jerry Stennett, Dr. Charlie Rhea, Dr. Mike Berry, and Dr. Terry Westmoreland.

The funeral service to honor Henry will take place on Friday, February 26, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Columbus, MS.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M., followed by the service at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will follow at Woodlawn cemetery.

Much appreciation for the care provided at BMH-GTR Emergency Room staff, 5PT nurses, and the ICU staff.

Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory, Second Avenue North location, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial donations in memory of Henry may be made to:

First Baptist Church Building Fund

P.O. Box 829

Columbus, MS 39703

New Salem Baptist Church

7086 Wolfe Road

Columbus, MS 39705

Woodlawn Cemetery Association

7712 Hwy 12 E

Steens, MS 39766

Gideons International

P.O. Box 2174

Columbus, MS 39704-2174