Raymond Earl Vaughn, son of the late James & Willie Lou Guest Vaughn, was born on July 21, 1950 in Sumter County. To his family and friends, he was affectionately known as "HaHa" or "Hawk." Raymond departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Raymond attended Clark United Methodist Church, where he accepted Christ at an early age. Mr. Vaughn graduated from St. Jude Catholic High School with the Class of 1968. He served in the United States Army in Korea, and was honorably discharged after three years of military service. He then enrolled and graduated from New York City Culinary School becoming a Chef.

Raymond moved back to Sumter, SC to assist his parents in their elderly age. Raymond was a compassionate and generous person. He loved visiting and volunteering at the hospital and was always there to assist others.

Those left to cherish his memories are a daughter, Alecisha Smith of Winston-Salem, NC; a brother, Thomas (Frances) Vaughn of The Village, FL; two sisters, Jimmy L Vaughn of Brooklyn, NY and Constance "Betty" Vaughn of Washington, D.C.; a special cousin, Tony Mathis of Sumter, SC; and a host of nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Vaughn will be placed in the church on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 9am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 10am on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150.

Interment will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, SC.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.