Silas A. Vaught

Silas A. Vaught, 96, a former resident of rural Fall River, Kansas, died on Sunday, August 15, 2010, at the Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita, Kansas. He was born December 17, 1913 in Choctaw, Oklahoma, the son of Andy and Ethel (Blazier) Vaught. He was a 1933 graduate of Severy High School. Silas worked for the Frisco Railroad and Boeing before he was the owner and operator of the Vaught Service Station and restaurant, located at the New Albany turnoff on old 96 Highway. Silas was also a Mason and served for 65 years, most of which was spent with the Greenwood County Lodge #163 in Fall River. On July 3, 1934, he married LaVera Smith. She preceded him in death February 14, 1983. Survivors include: 2 Children: LaVina "Joan" Burt and husband Melvin of Wichita, KS Charles "Jack" Vaught and wife Marilyn of Okmulgee, OK 1 Daughter-in-law: Mary Vaught of Wichita Kansas 8 Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren; 6 Great Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Vaught, his son, James Vaught and grandson Jimmie. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 20, 2010 at Weakley Cemetery, near New Albany with Reverend Joe Voss officiating and Masonic rites by Greenwood Lodge #163. Visitation at Timmons Funeral Home will be Thursday, August 19, 2:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M., with the family receiving friends 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. A memorial with the Kansas Masonic Home Pavilion has been established in Silas" name and contributions can be sent to the funeral home. Words of condolence for the family may be left on this website. Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS, 66736, is in charge of the arrangements.