Claude C. Vaughn Jr.

Claude C. Vaughn Jr., 84, of Big Spring, died on Sunday, March 17, 2002, in a local hospital. Graveside funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Roger Huff, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, officiating. He was born on August 17, 1917 in Hawley, Texas and married Lazell Briggs on August 16, 1947 in Big Spring, Texas. Claude was raised in Abilene and served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as an aircraft mechanic in the South Pacific. He came to Big Spring in 1945 and worked for Shroyer Motor Company for 8 years as a mechanic. He then worked in civil service at Webb Air Force Base as an aircraft mechanic for 27 years before retiring in 1979. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his wife, Lazell Vaughn of Big Spring; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Gail Briggs of Marble Falls; one daughter and son-in-law, Lillie and Darrell Pollock of Big Spring; four grandchildren, Tasha Campbell, Liz Ayers, Charlie Pollock and D. L. (Darrell) Pollock all of Big Spring and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers. The family suggests memorial to The Children's Ministry at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1400 Lancaster, Big Spring, Texas 79720. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,