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Tuesday
15
August
Visitation
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Day & Carter Mortuary
1133 Lincoln Ave.
Bedford, Indiana, United States
Wednesday
16
August
Visitation
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Avoca Baptist Church
21 Center Street
Avoca, Indiana, United States
Wednesday
16
August
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Avoca Baptist Church
21 Center Street
Avoca, Indiana, United States
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Joanne Jeffries Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 4, 2024
We still miss Vaughn all these years after he is gone, But we look forward to being in the presence of The Lord very soon, and praising God together with him, again.. Vaughn added so much to our family, our Sunday School class, church, and camp. He was full of wit and wisdom, and he knew The Bible very well. You could tell all the hours he spent on the tractor, driving, and working that he spent that time thinking about God. It was refreshing hearing him sing and speak, because he knew The Lord well.
We need more Godly people like Vaughn in this world.
Thankin God for the blessing of knowing him and for him making Kelsie so happy.
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Lisa Williams lit a candle
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
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John Hasewinkel posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Vaughn was such a special man. I have known him since I was four years old. My first memory of Vaughn was when he cut my grandmother's lawn. One time my brother and I got out my grandmother's old push reel mower and tried to help Vaughn mow the yard. I am sure we were more in his way, but when he was done he paid us a few coins for "helping him". He was always so kind and helpful to everyone. He seemed to take a special interest in helping young people. I know he was a big brother to many. I visited Vaughn last fall and I am so glad that I did. I told him then that he had been a hero to me since I was a teenager. That pleased him. I will remember our final conversation for the rest of my life. My life has been enriched greatly for having known Vaughn.
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Larry Picou posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
I remember a long time i had a new bus driver starting my route #14, the doors flew open on the bus and there this grinning long haired man sit.I thought what in the world was this ride going to turn out to be. Vaughn and I forged a friendship from that day forward as I rode the bus, I helped put tire chains on in the snow so the bus could get along and Vaughn and I laughed and talked as we went along. Every year I could set my watch by him as he started the route with a smile and a laugh. I worked for Vaughn farming and I swear that man never slept even as I was a young man Vaughn could work circles around me. I'm sorry our paths went in different directions and we never stayed connected, yet when we would cross paths he would tell tales and we would laugh. .I'm sorry I never new he was sick. Vaughn was like the big brother I never had. He was a good guy and I know you all allready understand that but I needed to tell you anyway. I will miss running into him but I know he flew to heaven as fast as the wind. I love him and will miss my big brother. I am so sorry for your loss but i know he is in no pain in heaven.
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Pete Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
My daughter rode the school bus last year with Vaughn. He was very kind and considerate. I had several conversations with him on the phone and was willing to go out of his way for someone else. It seems that there are very few true genuine people left in this world and Vaughn was indeed one of them. My prayers go out to his family he left behind. Rest in Peace.
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Tammy (Phillips) Holland posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
A wonderful bus driver my children adored. So very sorry for your loss. Hugs, thoughts and prayers.
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Yvette Rollins lit a candle
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
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Thank you for all you did over the years to help everyone. Your gentle spirit will be missed.
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
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Troy n Kathy rainey lit a candle
Monday, August 14, 2017
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Troy n Kathy rainey posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
Vaughn was a great guy and friend. Prayers for the whole family.
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Jackie Donges posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
Dear Mrs Delong, I am so very sorry for your loss. ALS is a horrible disease and I'm thankful your husband did not suffer long-term. Happily too due to his long association in the Baptist church, I'm sure he knew Jesus as his savior therefore his place in Heaven was prepared in advance. Praise the Lord!
To Julia; My heart breaks for you as you walk once again this pathway of grief. How strong and resilient you've been over the last couple years supporting and holding the Snodgrass family together! May God carry you through this time and fill the current void in your heart with happy memories of your dad. I hope your last days together were peace filled and loving, Please know you and your family will be in our prayers over the next few days especially.
Peace, Hope & Strength to you All!
Jackie & Bill Donges
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Kathy Whiteside posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
Julia, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father will always be in your ❤️. " Aunt" Kathy
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Ann Mongoven posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
Heartfelt sympathy to the Delong family from the Mongoven family.
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Sherri Ardelean posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
To the Delong Family, We are so sorry to hear about Vaughn( Smiley) He was one of the people that our family ever knew. you are all in our prayers. Larry, Joey, Sherri, Susan, and Chris Ardelean
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Michele Crail posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
My prayers are with the family of Vaughn Delong he was a great bus driver for eastern greene He will be missed by everyone who knew him
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Norman Sullivan posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
I want to pass on my condolences in Vaughn passing. I new him from Eastern School, when my father worked there at the time he drove a bus.
I noticed he passed with ALS and was a wartime veteran, this would qualify Kelsie his wife for widows DIC benefits and she should contact me or the Lawrence Co. Veteran Affairs officer Brad Bough at 812-275-6411.
God Bless
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Dana Scott lit a candle
Monday, August 14, 2017
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Always had a smile for me, every day, wont forget.
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Annette Pritchett norrick lit a candle
Monday, August 14, 2017
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Diana Igo posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
I was saddened to learn that Vaughn Delong had passed on Saturday. His son, Nate, told our UBC congregation about his father, Vaughn, being diagnosed with ALS in the Spring. We have been praying for this family ever since.
I reading Vaughn's obituary this morning I learned much more about what a remarkable human being Vaughn was. He contributed so much of his life to helping others by farming, by serving our country in the Vietnam War, by caring for and transporting children to school & safely back home for 42 years, for being a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Then there is his commitment to his church communities and the Indian Creek Baptist Camp. As faithful as he was to his faith in God, God has chosen to take Vaughn home where he will suffer ill health no more.
May his family be supported by their family & friends' memories of Vaughn. May they be blessed in their time of grief by those who loved Vaughn, and continue to love and care about his family.
May you Rest In Peace, Vaughn.
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Annette Pritchett norrick posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
I'm sorry for your loss, Vaughn was a wonderful man.
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Crystal Goins posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
Kelsey and the rest of the Delong family, I am so sorry for your loss. Vaughn ' s smile is woven through some of my happiest memories of ICBC. His love of Jesus and people was always evident and set an example for many. He will be deeply missed but we rejoice that he is home with our Lord now and we will be singing campfire songs together again someday.
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Mike & Carolyn Robertson posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
Vaughn was one of the nicest people We've ever met. He was so caring & kind to all. I was blessed when you would see him. He loved his kids so much. So sorry for your loss, because he will be missed. Your all in my prayers! Someday you will see him again, on Heaven.
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Geri and Mike Daugherty posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2017
We were very sad to hear of Vaughn's passing.....Like so many whose lives he touched ! We will be praying for you all and know he is singing and swaying to the songs in Heaven.
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Tamey Rollins Korvela lit a candle
Sunday, August 13, 2017
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Joe & Christy James lit a candle
Sunday, August 13, 2017
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Carl Dean & Carolyn Sue Holmes lit a candle
Sunday, August 13, 2017
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Kenny & Wynn Adams posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Vaughn was a very dear brother in Christ. Wynn and I have enjoy many years
of his fellowship and serving our Lord together. Vaughn had many talents and
we benefitted from several of them. Most of all is the love he expressed to both
of through the years. His prayers and concern for Wynn during the many years
of her sickness has made her stronger. We love you Vaughn and continue
to pray of all your family.
Kenny & Wynn
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Lisa Reese lit a candle
Sunday, August 13, 2017
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My thoughts and prayers are with Kelsie and her family.
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Tracy Speer posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Vaughn was always willing and ready to help and will be greatly missed! Enjoyed time spent discussing scripture and could tell he was a student of God's word! Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and strength are with the family!
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Scott (Skip) Barker & Nancy Ewell posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Scott Barker and I hope that you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. We all lived in the same neighborhood.
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Scott (Skip) Barker & Nancy
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Marsha Gardner lit a candle
Sunday, August 13, 2017
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dusty and dale jackson lit a candle
Sunday, August 13, 2017
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our thoughts and prayers are with the family...
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Avery lit a candle
Sunday, August 13, 2017
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Joyce M. Jeffries posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
To all of Vaughn's family:
At a time like this it's hard to derive comfort from anything and words are insufficient. We are all so sorry for your loss. Vaughn was a good man, a hard worker and loved his family a lot. He was a shining example for all who knew him. Though I only knew him slightly, I admired him, especially for leading by example and keeping kids on the right road. I'm sorry he had to suffer that awful illness but glad he is not suffering any more. When you see him again, he will welcoming you to join him. May he rest in peace. Hoping you can all be comforted by memories of happier times with him. Love & prayers to all of you.
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James Gray posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Kelsie and Family...
I am so sorry to hear of Vaughn passing from your grasp onto his reward in the Heavenly Kingdom of our Father. He never failed as a friend, helper and fellow Christian. May our Father keep, care for and protect your family as life continues here for us. Vaughn now celebrates his new life, a life unlike any other!
God bless.
I will not be able to attend the family gathering, but my prayers will be there for you all
James
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Ken and Carol McVey posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Kelsie,
Please know that our deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Our hearts break for your pain and heartbreak. We know he lived a devout Christian life and is in heaven. But we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most precious time.
Love you,
Ken and Carol McVey
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Tonya Jones posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Prayers of comfort for Vaughns family.
Vaughn will be missed here on earth, but we will see him again one day.
Tonya, Roy & Dale Jones
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Bob and Sharon Coffey posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for Vaughn's family. RIP Brother, At Peace in Jesus.
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Roy and June Lamb lit a candle
Sunday, August 13, 2017
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Libby Wilcox posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Praying for all of you during this time. Love Libby & Howard
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day & carter mortuary posted a condolence
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time.
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