William "Corey" Vaughan

William “Corey” Vaughan, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS with his beloved wife by his side. Corey, 38, was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was a hard working man and always strived to provide a wonderful life for his family. In his free time he enjoyed boating to the island, fishing, and relaxing at home with his wife, Briana and children, Baileigh and Cruz. Corey was full of life and always enjoyed gathering with family and friends where he brought lots of laughs with his great sense of humor. He always saw the good in others and strongly believed in giving opportunities to those in need. Corey faced every obstacle with a will do, can do attitude. When he met the love of his life, Briana, he knew immediately that they belonged together. They married in 1999 and created a beautiful family together that he was extremely proud of. Corey will be deeply missed and continued to be loved by many. Corey is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hal Gautier Vaughan, Sr., Catherine Vaughan, Hazel Vaughan, and Doyle Moore. Survivors include his loving wife of 18 years, Briana Vaughan; his daughter, Baileigh; son, Cruz; parents, Clark (Lorretta) Vaughan and Tammy Moore; grandmother, Betty Moore; siblings, Casey Vaughan, Nicole Blackmon, Missy Hunt, Charla (Brent) McKey, Lillian Noble and Kelva Noble; special friend and uncle, Hal Vaughan, Jr.; dad, Tim Blackmon and mom, Gail Vaughan; mother and father-in-law, Mark and Julie Kunz; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 from from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.