Vaughn Booth passed away on March 12, 2015 after a brief illness at Mercy Health Center, Springfield, Missouri at the age of 99. He was one of ten children of Oscar and Rosetta Booth, Louisburg, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Hope Booth and seven brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two daughters Joyce Booth and Dee Conn and Craig Peabody of Springfield, one granddaughter and husband, Darren and Dana Smith and two great-grandchildren Logan and Olivia of Springfield. Vaughn served in the Army as a Sergeant in World War II European Theater along with three of his brothers. He was the oldest surviving World War ll veteran in the State of Missouri and the second oldest in the United States according to the Veterans Administration. Vaughn was also known for "Vaughn's Drive-Inn" on West Division for over 30 years. The Drive-Inn was featured in many local newspapers and magazines because of being unique to the area. He loved the St Louis Cardinals and all the local sports teams. Most of all he loved his family and was known for his quick wit, honesty and integrity. Any memorial contribution can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Visitation will be Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 4:00 t0 6:00 pm in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Graveside services with military honors will be Monday, March 16 at 11:00 am at Hazelwood Cemetery.