James (Jim) Vaughn

James Flynt Vaughn (Jim) April 16, 1946 – September 30, 2024 James Flynt Vaughn, affectionately known as Jim, passed away on September 30, 2024, at the age of 78, with his beloved wife, Beverly, by his side. Born on April 16, 1946, in Collins, Mississippi, to Garland and Katie Flynt Vaughn, Jim lived a life filled with purpose, passion, and a deep love for nature. Jim graduated from Provine High School in Jackson, Mississippi, before earning a degree in Landscape Architecture from Mississippi State University. He went on to pursue a Master’s Degree at Texas Tech University, where he crafted a Master Land Use Plan for the university campus. Jim also served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. From an early age, Jim developed a love of nature while exploring the pine forests of his grandmother’s farm. This passion stayed with him throughout his life, and he often included habitats for birds and wildlife in his landscape designs. His own home was a testament to this love, with lush vegetation, water features, and feeders creating a sanctuary for birds, squirrels, and butterflies. Throughout his distinguished career, Jim’s work took him across the South, where he worked on land planning and park designs. He was a visionary in the creation of large developments, including The Cascades in Tyler and Somerset in Fort Worth. His landscaping projects could be seen throughout Highland Park, Dallas, Fort Worth, and the Rockwall/Heath area. In August of 1988, Jim was introduced to his wife, Beverly, by mutual friends, and their bond grew into a loving and lasting partnership. Jim is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Terrell; his brother Garland and wife Mary, and nephew Derek of Brandon, Mississippi; his brother-in-law Joe Smith and wife Cindy of Wills Point; nieces Abigail Smith of Terrell, Alex Smith and Jenn Reha of Richardson; nephew Zane Smith and wife Tara of Forney; and grand-nieces and nephews Serenity, Addyson, Landon, Payton, and Carson. A memorial service will be held at Saint Matthew’s Cathedral, 5100 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas, on October 19 at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, Jim's family asks that memorials be made in his honor to support: Friends of the Hulsey Public Library, https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JCUDVJMHFTGCC or to St. Matthew's Cathedral at https://episcopalcathedral.org/giving/

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James (Jim) Vaughn

April 16, 1946 - September 30, 2024