Obituaries

Todd Robert Lee-Vaughn

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Todd Robert Lee-Vaughn, 66, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, surrounded by his family. Mr. Lee-Vaughn was born on March 6, 1953 in Callaway County, the son of the late Robert Vaughn Sr. and Lola (Lee) Vaughn Black. He was baptized at Calvary Baptist Church. Todd was married to the love of his life, Suzanne Davis. They eventually had two daughters together, Meghan Davis and Moriah Davis, who joined the family with Todd's oldest son, Toddale Britt. Todd went to Fulton Public Schools, where he wrestled in high school and graduated in 1971. He went to work at Fulton State Hospital when he was 18 years old, retiring in 2003 after 31 years. He then continued to work at Fulton Manor until becoming disabled. Mr. Lee-Vaughn enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, fishing and hunting. He also loved watching Young and the Restless, Bold and the Beautiful, Lifetime and Westerns. Although he had health issues, he still would go and take care of other family members. He loved his nieces and nephews and would do anything to help them out if he could. Those remaining to cherish his memories are his son, Toddale Britt (Jessica) of Columbia; two daughters, Meghan Davis (Drew) of Cary, North Carolina and Moriah Davis of Fulton; four grandchildren, Toddale Britt Jr., Alexis Britt, Jadyn Britt and Makai Britt; brothers, Charles Vaughn, Ronald Vaughn (Delora), Robert Vaughn Jr., Walter Vaughn, Larry Vaughn Sr. (Carolyn), all of Fulton; sisters, Rita Vaughn (Kenneth Simmons), Vanessa Gillette (Larry), Audrey Vaughn (Donnie Nevins) and Donna Pittman (Bradley), all of Fulton; aunts, Goldie Vaughn and Carolyn Lee, both of Fulton, Willa Day of Springfield, Ill., Bonnie Morgan of Columbia, and Thelma Colbert of Kansas City; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Along with his parents, Todd Lee-Vaughn was preceded in death by his grandparents, Irvin and Viola Lee, and James and Ethel Vaughn; numerous aunties and uncles; and one nephew, Russell Gillette. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, at Victory Fellowship Church in Fulton. Visitation is Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in Fulton. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265. Online condolences may be left at www.arnoldfh.com

Published October 23, 2019