Jolly E. Vaughn, 87, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 12:30 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

On March 19, 1935, in Wilson, Arkansas, Jolly Elwood Vaughn was born, the fifth child of Orville and Maude Cannon Vaughn. Growing up he shared his childhood with twelve siblings. Proudly he graduated from Wilson High School with the Class of 1953.

Jolly and Glenda Faye Bailey were married on August 13, 1957 in DeSoto County, Mississippi.   They have shared  65 years of life’s adventures. From their union came four beautiful daughters, Candy, Terry, Pamela and Kisia. Two more generations have been added to the family tree with the blessings of  15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

With a keen eye for decorating, Jolly was the owner of J.E. Vaughn Painting Service.  Jolly enjoyed being outdoors. Going hunting or throwing a line in his favorite watering hole was a great way to relax.  Grandpa Jolly cherished the time spent with his grandchildren.

Left to cherish Jolly's memory are his wife Glenda; three daughters: Terry Norrell and husband Kurt of Cuero, TX, Pamela G. Gagnon and husband Robert of Rochester, Kisia Ulery and husband Rod of Rochester; 15 grandchildren: Mark, Renee, Chad, Colton, Jamie, Joshua, Jonas, Sam, Andrea, Phillip, Ryan, Neal, Kyle, Kody, Allison; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Vaughn of Wilson, AK;  two brothers: Gary Vaughn and Billy Vaughn and wife  Nadine “Dean”  all of Wilson, AK;  and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Jolly in death are his parents; daughter Candy Denny; four sisters: Carol, Peggy, Ann and LaVerne; five brothers: Ted, Clarence, Orville Jr, Winston, and Jerry.

A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Jolly E. Vaughn will be held at a later date.