Dr. Rosco Vaughn

October 2, 1943 - September 14, 2024

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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

Monday 10/14, 2:00 pm

Dr. Rosco C. Vaughn, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, woke up in heaven on September 14, 2024, at the age of 80. “Ross” as he was affectionately known by his close friends and grandkids, is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan; his children, Shelly Vaughn Randel (Lowell) and Zane Vaughn (Brittany); his granddaughters, Katelyn and Paige Randel and Makenna and Reagan Vaughn; his brothers and sisters-in-law George Vaughn, Dr. Lanette Vaughn, Johnny Vaughn (Sue) and Dr. Dean Vaughn (Vicki), along with their families. He is preceded in death by his parents Rosco C. Vaughn and Lorene Vaughn (nee Oldham) and his brother, Dr. Paul Vaughn.

Dr. Vaughn, a distinguished Professor in the field of Agricultural Education, was born on October 2, 1943, in Clayton, New Mexico. He grew up on a cattle ranch and graduated from Des Moines High School. Dr. Vaughn dedicated his career to educating, inspiring, and investing in the lives of countless young people across the United States, leaving an indelible mark on the academic community.

Dr. Vaughn obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Extension Education, a Master of Arts in Agricultural & Extension Education, as well as his Doctor of Education in Educational Management and Development with a Minor in Agricultural Education from New Mexico State University. Upon completion of his Bachelor’s degree, Dr. Vaughn taught agriculture/FFA at Cloudcroft High School where he also coached boys basketball. In 1975, Dr. Vaughn became the State Supervisor for Agricultural Education/FFA in New Mexico where he not only served the New Mexico State Department of Education Vocational Division, but where he also poured into the lives of New Mexico’s young future agriculture leaders. While in this role, Dr. Vaughn also served on multiple National Boards and committees at the National FFA Center then located in Alexandria, Virginia. In 1995, Dr. Vaughn assumed the role of Executive Director for the National Council for Agricultural Education at the National FFA Center where he primarily developed curriculum utilized in Agricultural Education nationwide. In 2001, Dr. Vaughn moved to Clovis, California to serve as a Professor of Agricultural Education at California State University, Fresno. While there, Dr. Vaughn trained more than three hundred (300) of the next generation of California’s agricultural education teachers. Dr. Vaughn often claimed that it was this phase of his career that was his favorite.

While Dr. Vaughn was often thought of as a quiet, reserved, man with minimal words, he was an acute analyst and futuristic thinker when he did speak up, it was always worth listening to what he had to say. He was a true leader and he will be greatly missed by his family, his friends, his peers, and his former students.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Dr. Vaughn’s name to: Ag One Foundation in honor of Dr. Vaughn at California State University, Fresno 2910 East Barstow Avenue Fresno, California 93740.

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Dr Vaughn was one of my highest regarded leaders in Agricultural Education. I couldn't thank him enough for working with my boss Bob Heuvel over the years bringing California to the highest level of achievements in Agricultural Education at the State and National levels. When I began as a consultant in 2000, I was exposed to another world of Agricultual Education outside of my traditional way of thinking from other influences of state leaders at meetings, conferences and conventions. I admired Dr. Vaughn's way of thinking and inspiring others, telling it like it was, and his silent way of getting people's attention when he spoke so articulately. Coming from a true production-based background, I had a difficult time seeing the value of non-traditional agriculture and the impact it was making on our students, teachers and leaders. Sitting in our state staff meetings, Dr. Vaughn would add expertise and input from his many years of experience in Agricultural Education at all levels, never forgetting where his roots came from and how we all could change through the betterment of agriculture. Countless times, I looked to Dr. Vaughn as my mentor allowing me to accept others way of thinking yet keeping the values of what my true beliefs were. For years, I was able to assist him with the California State FFA Agriscience Fair, and he was by far the most incredible role model anyone could ever have worked with, as the entire event and everything he represented was to perfection!!!!!! My heart aches for Susan, Shelly, Zane and their families, as they lost a husband, father, grandfather and hero!! Every year during the California State FFA Leadership Conference and CATA Conferences, I got to live vicariously through family photos and stories that Dr Vaughn and Susan would share with me about their family and lives. Being a true believer in God, Dr. Vaughn was like being part of an additional family, and both he and Susan made me feel so special and loved!!! Dr. Vaughn is greatly missed, as he was a true gentlemen's gentle man with an abundance amount of knowledge and wisdom. I believe that God has taken him to heaven, so he can keep an eye on all of us in Agriculture and Agricultual Education.

My heart hurts to learn of Roscoe’s passing. I worked with him while he was at Fresno State on ag ed curriculum and assessment projects. I am in Idaho, so much of our time was via phone, and some was in either Sacramento or at Cal Poly. We shared many stories of our families, our philosophies, and experiences. I have such high respect for him as a professional and as a regular human being. I am so grateful to call him colleague and friend. I hope he and our friend Bob Heuvel catch up with one another in heaven. He was one of the good ones. My condolences to Susan, their children and grandchildren. We were all blessed to have known him. Karen

Thank you to Dr. Vaughn for his lasting impact and legacy with NM FFA. Susan, Shelly and Zane and families you are in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry for your loss prayers for your family hugs❤️🙏

Condolences to the family. Rosco was one of the good ones, intelligent, funny, and overall a pretty cool guy.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Rest in Heaven knowing you changed countless lives, including mine, while on Earth. I am so thankful for you. May God hold your family close.

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I grew up with the Vaughn's in NE New Mexico and then taught AG with them in NM. Ross was always a credit to the profession and to FFA! He will be missed.

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