Timothy "Tim" Rex Vaughn

Timothy (Tim) Rex Vaughn was born in Bartlesville OK on August 17th, 1959 passed away on May 12th, 2026. A celebration of life service will be held on May 22nd, 2026 at the Nazarene church of Elk City, Kansas at 1p.m,  Graveside services to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, Kansas. Visitation will be held on Thursday May 21st at Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory, with family greeting friends from 5-7p.m.

Tim was the son of Richard and La Deana Vaughn (Reed). After the passing of his mother, Tim was raised by his grandparents Buster and Thelma Reed in Elk City, KS where he continued to reside until his passing. Tim graduated from Independence High School in 1977.

He was employed at Emerson Electric from the age of 18 until he opened Graveyard Custom Cycles in 2001; which remained open until his passing.

Tim met his love Tina Marie Marshall in 1996, they married in Eureka springs, Arkansas on June 11th, 2005. The couple had four children; Lucas, Brandee, Brooke, & Brandon.

Tim was a lifetime member of ABATE KS district #3 where he started the Toy Run in Independence KS in 1980.

He enjoyed riding his Harleys, fishing, shooting guns, & spending time with his family and his brothers.

Survivors include Daughters Brandee Rosenhoover and Brooke (Matt) Aemisegger, son Brandon Grimes; grandchildren Jayden Rosenhoover, Timothy W. Vaughn, Waylon and Weston Aemisegger, Grayson Grimes and great granddaughter Oakley; brother Wayne Vaughn.

Tim is Preceded in death by his wife Tina Vaughn, parents Richard and La Deana Vaughn (Reed), grandparents Buster & Thelma Reed, and son Lucas Vaughn.