| Biography Rev. Sammy C. Vaughan, was born in Brooklyn, NY, but moved to Franklin, Virginia at an early age. He was baptized at the age of nine years old, at the First Baptist Church, Franklin, VA. He attended both Elementary and High School in that city. He graduated from Hayden High School in June of 1948. He then volunteered for the U.S. Navy, where he remained for a period of twenty-two (22) years, retiring in August 1969 as a Chief Aviation Storekeeper. He served his country during the Korean and Vietnam War. Rev. Vaughan is the recipient of four good conduct medals. Rev. Vaughan, graduated from Providence College in 1976, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospital Administration. Rev. Vaughan graduated from Gordon -Conwell Theological Seminary where he earned a Master's Degree in Religious Education in May of 1990. Rev. Vaughan Graduated from Andersonville Theological Seminary in April of 1997 where he earned the Degree of Doctor of Religious Education. Dr. Sammy Vaughan is the Senior Pastor of Saint James Baptist Church, Woonsocket, RI, where he has served since 1989. He was licensed to preach the gospel on April 24, 1983, and ordained as a Minister of the gospel on January 31, 1988. Dr. Vaughan is the retired Corporate Director of Community Relations/EEO of The Lifespan Health Care System, Providence Rhode Island. He was employed at Rhode Island Hospital and Lifespan Health Care Systems for over 35 years prior to retirement. He is Past President of the United Baptist Convention, MA, RI, and NH, Member of Board of Directors, Human Development Center of Greater Woonsocket, Member of the Board of Directors of the Visiting Nurse Service of Greater Rhode Island, Member of the Corporation of Women and Infants Hospital, Member of the Urban League of Rhode Island, Member of the Minister's Alliance of Rhode Island. Awards: Dr. Vaughan has received numerous awards. Fraternal Activities: Dr. Vaughan is a Past Grand Master, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Jurisdiction of Rhode Island. He is Grand Prior, Council of Deliberation, He is a Thirty-Third degree Prince Hall Mason, Member of the United Supreme Council, Northern Jurisdiction. He has been married to the former Gwendolyn E. Maynard of Providence for over 55 years. They have three sons and one daughter, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. |
