Marion Kenneth Ken Vaughn, 87, died September 20, 2014, in Amarillo, Texas, surrounded by family and friends. Ken was a man of strong faith, gentle spirit and compassion. Ken was the first of six children and grew up in Lithonia, Georgia. He graduated high school in 1943 and became a Christian in 1944. At a time and place of racial tension, Ken loved and respected all people. In 1946, he married Nova Madera. They had five children; David, Susan; Deborah; Ken, Jr; and Mark. Ken and Nova lived in Georgia 1948-60; El Paso, 1960-68; Irving, TX from 1969 until Novas death in 1991. In 1992, Ken married Nova (Wyly) Purdy. They lived in Amarillo. He was stepfather to Mevanee Parmer, Ira and Alan Purdy. He was a wonderful father, stepfather, grandfather and great grandfather. Ken worked in auto and construction service, but his calling was the gospel of Christ. He served the church in Georgia, Texas, Kenya and Uganda, as a preacher, teacher, and elder. Ken served on the Board of Directors of the Christian Relief Fund for 38 years Ken is survived by his wife, Nova; 5 children and 3 step children and their spouses, 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; 2 siblings, Joyce Rahn of Rincon, GA, and Bennett Vaughn of Belsano, PA. He will be fondly remembered by hundreds of people on two continents whose lives were touched by his loving spirit and generosity The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. The funeral will be held 2 PM, Thursday, 9/25/2014 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. A memorial service will also be held at the Central Church of Christ Chapel in Amarillo at 11 AM, Monday, 9/29/2014. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Christian Relief Fund, PO Box 19670, Amarillo, TX 79114-1670.