Norman Wilson Vaught, age 86 years, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Country Club Care Center Warrensburg, Missouri. Funeral services will be held February 22, at 2pm with visitation 1 hour prior at Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel, Clinton, MO. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association,or the Henry County Memory Fund or the Mid-America Heart Institute St. Luke's and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Norman was born on August 9, 1929 to Oscar Burton and Hollie Ann (Ralston) Vaught in Moniteau County, MO.
Norman was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a hard worker and had strong work ethics. He enjoyed traveling, flying, visiting with his coffee crew, his friends, and family. Norman was a member of the IBEW for 65 years, a Master Mason for 59 years, a Past Master of Lodge #320, a former member of the Truman Lake Ramblers Travel Club, Boy Scouts of America, Private Pilot Association, first merit board for the City of Clinton, and the U.S. Army.
He is preceded in death by twin siblings, his parents Bert and Hollie Vaught, his brother Glen Vaught, and his wife of 65 years Silva.
He is survived by his daughter; Glenda (Kent) Jones of Clinton, Missouri, granddaughter Natalie (Jason) Vanderhoof, great granddaughter Shelby Kelso of Warrensburg, Missouri, niece Bonnie (Norman) Howard, niece Peggy (Don)Baysinger, cousin Violet Bliss, sister-in-law Wilma Dampf,nieces, nephews, and a host of close friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.