Otis Anderson Vaughn
August 24, 1943 ~ December 15, 2012
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Fairview, NC ~ Otis Anderson Vaughn, 69, died Saturday, December 15, 2012 at his residence.
A native of Polk County, Florida, Otis was son of the late Dock and Ruby Weeks Vaughn. He was a proud veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam era. Otis worked for APAC for thirty years and served as President from 1988-2006. He was President of the A.G.C. and was a member of C.A.P.A. Otis attended All Souls Episcopal Church. He was an avid supporter of many community organizations. He believed and supported equality in the workplace especially with his company, APAC. Otis had a generous heart and was a man of integrity. He believed in fairness to everyone. He loved gardening, enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid sailor. He will be missed by his beloved family, his employees and by all those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Ginger) McCubbin Vaughn and a daughter, Heather K. Vaughn and her husband, Cris Harshman of Asheville and was the proud grandfather of Isabella Harshman. Otis is also survived by five sisters, Fay Meacham of Bartow, Florida, Shirlene Hughey of Millbrook, Alabama, Beverly Hollowell of Plant City, Florida, Sue Long and Lou Jean McDonald of both of Winter Haven, Florida.
A funeral service for Otis will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012 at All Souls Episcopal Church with Father Thomas Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain.
The family request that memorials may be made to the Otis Memorial Scholarship fund c/o Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation 340 Victoria Road Asheville, N.C.28801 or via www.abtech.edu/foundation.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Otis was a very kind fellow. Our sympathy to Ginger and Heather.
My family and Ihave many fond memories of our time spent with Otis and Ginger.He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Otis was a good person with a kind and gentle heart. He was a great friend and I loved him like a brother. My family and I owe him a lot from the way he took me in when I came to APAC in 1983 and back again in 1993. When my sons joined the Asheville Division a couple of years later he gave them the chance to grow and become respected in the construction industry. He told me numerous times how proud he was of them and it was one of the best decisions he had ever made. Thank you my friend and brother. We will miss you always. Ginger and Heather our thoughts are with you.
Dear Ginger and Heather, So sorry to hear about Otis. I worked with him over 20 years. He was my friend as well as the Company President. He was a very caring person, who took care of his people. He had a big heart, and was a great boss. He was fun to be around, and I’m gonna miss him alot. My prayers to Ginger and Heather.
Dear Ginger,Otis had such a positive impact on my life.Over the years I have thought about him and smiled hundreds of times.I will always cherish the memories and conversations we had working together at APAC.Otis would say ‘the only thing you have of value is your word’…. That said,Otis was a ‘rich’ man.
It’s our privilege to pastor several of his sisters at the Bartow Church of God, Bartow, FL.We know the other sisters; what a wonderful family. Love & Prayers
Otis will never be Forgotten,He Give Everone A Chance to Better Their Self.He Made A Lot Of Us What We Are Today.
Ginger and Heather our hearts and Prayers go out to you. Otis was a great man.
As an employee of Taylor and Murphy Construction Company I truly enjoyed working with Otis. I found him to be a true and honest man.
Words cannot describe the man,His life and deeds define him,Otis will be missed greatly. Ginger you are in our thoughts.
Ginger/Heather so sorry for your loss. Otis will be missed by so many people.I lost a honest true friend of 37 years. He had a hart of gold to every one he came into contact with.There will always be a special place in my hart for Otis.Thank for the friendship.
Ginger/Heather so sorry for your loss. Otis will be missed by so many people.I lost a honest true friend of 37 years. He had a hart of gold to every one he came into contact with.There will always be a special place in my hart for Otis.Thank for the friendship.
Ginger, Words cannot express my sorrow. A truer gentleman I have never known. Otis was probably one of the kindest souls I have ever known and I do cherish the memories of our times together. You and Heather are in my prayers. May god bless you
Otis you will truly be missed. Alfredo & I are most grateful for everything that you have done for us. We will always hold all memories of you close to our hearts. Ginger, Heather, Chris, and sweet Isabella, Alfredo & I pray that God gives you comfort during this time. We Love You…
Ginger and Heather , I just wanted you to know how thankful I am that I got to know Otis and what an honor it was to be his nurse .I am sorry that it was under such circumstnces that I got to meet you all .. Take care
Ginger and Heather and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort in this time of loss. Your friends at Fairview Animal Hospital
Otis, as Heather’s friend, I have wonderful memories of you. You always got into the spirit of things; you dressed up on Halloween with us and made celebrations fun. I promise to look after your girls: Heather, Ginger, and Izzy. Much love to all.
I was sorry to hear about Mr. Otis – I have many good memories of 12 years at APAC, and I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Ginger and Heather, and wish I could be there to pay my respects.
Ginger & Heather you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Otis and I called on each other many times over the years when we needed help on a project.
He always responded with more than was expected and I considered him a great friend and gentleman.
He will be missed.
To my Precious Uncle Otis… You are the light of our family and one of the best reasons we all love our family reunions! Your memory will live on in our hearts forever as the sweetest, most generous man we ever knew! Heaven ls sweeter because you are there. l am happy you are now at peace, but l cant help but cry for me and those that love you so much. My love and prayers go out to my Cousin, Heather, my Sweet Aunt Ginger and little Izzy. l love you!!!
Ginger and Heather
My deepest condolences at this difficult time. Otis was the best brother in law anyone could hope for, and I enjoyed the conversations we had together. May God take him up in the very hollow of His loving arms.
Stay encouraged.
royce
Dear Ginger & Heather, I am very sorry that Otis has passed away. I have a lot of good memories of Otis from working with him at APAC, he was very good to me and many others, he will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginger, Heather and Family;
We were saddened to hear about Otis. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May God comfort you and your family.
We wanted you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ginger & Heather…. It was with deep sadiness that I learned of Otis death. Over the years your friendship and kindiness has meant so much to me in simular times. We are holding you in God’s light with our thoughts and prayers. In peace…..
charlie and norma
Ginger, what sweet memories we have of Otis. May God wrap his loving arms around you and Heather at this time. Martha and Bill Medcalf
Ginger,
I was very saddened by the loss of Otis. It came as a total shock and surprise, as you know. I considered him one of my best friends and held him in the highest esteem. He was extremely honest very dependable, and always concerned about the well being of others. In addition to a great friend I considered him to be the utmost example of a business executive that everyone should strive to emulate.
I am late in writing this, but wanted you to know what I thought of him. I also think that Heather did an outstanding job in delivering his eulogy.
With deepest sympathy,
Steve Whitmire
Otis, here we are over 7 years ago and you are still missed as much as you were then. There’s nothing we do as a family that you are not thought of and talked about and yes, most of the time with tears in our eyes. We still rejoice over all the happy memories we had growing up and although later we were miles apart we always kept you close in our hearts. Looking forward to that day when we will depart no more!! Loved and Never Forgotten
Your Sisters,
Shirlene, Sue, Ruby Jean, and Beverly
Otis is so missed. After 8 1/2 years it’s not gotten any easier but we are so thankful for all the precious memories we hold dear in our hearts. One day…………….
Loved and Never Forgotten
Shirlene, Sue, Ruby Jean, and Beverly 🌸🌸🌸🌸