Pisgah Forest- Tommy (Tom) Raymond Vaughan, 75, passed away on July 3, 2021 with his loved ones by his side. Tom was born to the late Rev. Lud B. and Elizabeth Vaughan in Slater, SC. He was the fourth of nine siblings. After serving his country in the U.S. Army, he returned to his hometown to continue building his life. Darkness is the brother of light. Born with the same passion at the dawn of time when the Lord spoke His words. You can't enjoy the good times without knowing the pains of the bad. Tom met everyday embracing love found in the best of days while making the most of it when life delivered its worst. While the light of the world has dimmed with Tom's passing, we know that he can rest in peace being reunited with his dearly departed family and his beloved dog, Jethro. Survivors include his only daughter Season Vaughan, his "Sweetie," of 14 years, Martha Maxwell and his loving brothers and sisters, William Vaughan, Joseph Vaughan, Grace Owens, and Virginia Clanton. A graveside service with a military honors will be held 2pm, Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to The Morris Animal Foundation in Jethro's name to honor the memory of Tom. Their website is https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.