John D. Vaughan, 63, of West Lafayette, died unexpectedly at home the morning on Thursday, February 14, 2008. He was born July 26, 1944 in Lafayette to the late Ralph & Ruth (Wettschurack) Vaughan. He was a graduate of Montmorenci High School. Mr. Vaughan was an honorably discharged United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a welder in the maintenance department for ALCOA for 16 years and then was self employed for the remainder of his working career. He was a member of the VFW in Otterbein and the Forty & Eight Voltaire in Lafayette. He was also a past member of the ABOLAFIA motorcycle club. John enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on cars and Purdue basketball. Surviving are his long time companion Christina Rodgers; a daughter, Misteen Marie Vaughan of Houston, Texas and a brother, James Vaughan of Silver Spring, Maryland. Also surviving are Christina's sons, Troy Funk (wife: Melissa) and Scott Funk (wife: Teresa) both of whom he considered sons. Preceding him in death is a son, Jon Michael Vaughan and an infant brother. Also preceding him in death is Shawn Funk with whom John was very close. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2008 in Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home, Brookston. Pastor Guy Brown will officiate. Interment to follow in Montmorenci Cemetery.