Morris Stephen Vaught

Morris Stephen Vaught, 74, affectionately known as "Steve" or "Big Boy", of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away at his home in the presence of his family on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 after a long illness. He was born on October 20, 1939 to the late Thomas and Matrie Vaught of the Vaught Ridge Community in Pulaski County. He was united in marriage to Nina Jasper Vaught on January 28, 1960, sharing their lives and raising their family for 54 happy years. Steve was a member of Vaught Ridge Church of Christ. He retired from General Electric, Somerset Plant, where he worked for 24 years, prior to that, he was an employee of Formica in Cincinnati, Ohio. He loved horse riding and was an avid hunter, who enjoyed working with his beagles. He also loved his gardening. He graduated from PCHS in 1958. Steve is survived by his wife, Nina Vaught, four children, Pam & (Gerald) Brinson of Science Hill, Jill Vaught of Somerset, Penny & (Steve) Dye of Science Hill and Andy & (Kara) Vaught of Somerset, seven grandchildren, Jonathan & (Brandie) Brinson, Russell & (Krista) Abner, Hillary & (Hank) Schultz, Rachel & (Teddy) Bragg, Jacob Vaught, Emily Vaught and Josh Dye and one great-grandchild, Haley Bragg. He is also survived by one brother, Norman & (Lena) Vaught and one sister, Glenice & (Roger) McAninch, one aunt, Lorene Vaught and also a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Withers, brother-in-law, Roy Withers, niece, Kimberly Withers, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Claude and Odessa Jasper, brothers-in-law, Albert Theve, Harold Dudley and Fred Lutterbei and sister-in-law, Sandra Jasper. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Craig officiating. Burial will be in Vaught Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 PM Friday at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Vaught Ridge Cemetery Fund, C/O Tim Hines 1634 Vaught Ridge Rd., Science Hill, KY 42553. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.