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Vaughn Joseph Friend

Vaughn Joseph Friend, 46, residing in Huron, passed away Sunday evening, February 10, 2019 at Firelands Regional Medical Center after a long battle with diabetes.

Vaughn was born on April 26, 1972 in Sandusky, OH to Joseph Henry Friend Sr. and Patricia (Bickley) Hoover

Vaughn graduated from Sandusky High School in 1991 and was a floor associate at Home Depot for 7 years. He was a member of North Pointe Baptist Church. Vaughn was very skilled at building computers, and he enjoyed watching movies and spending time with his family, especially his son.

Vaughn is survived by his mother, Patricia; son, Alex Friend; sisters, Jo Ann Adkins, Jill (Dan) Howton, Kathy (Chip) Newcomer and Carrie (Keith) Milleson; brothers, Henry (Linda) Friend Jr., Dan (Patty) Rockwell, John (Sonya) Rockwell, Butch (Amy) Rockwell and Vern (Brenda) Rockwell; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to his father, Joseph Friend Sr., Vaughn is preceded in death by his nephew, Joey Friend; maternal grandparents, William and Norma Bickley; paternal grandparents, Leota Faye Bolyard and Ernest Ray Friend; Uncle and Aunt Laddie and Jane Bickley and Aunt Betty (George) Mingus.

Friends may call on Monday, February 18, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 11:00 am. Pastor Wally Gilbert will officiate. Burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Those wishing to contribute to Vaughn's memory may do so to the Friend family in care of Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 or visit his online obituary to make a contribution at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.

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