F. Vaughn Albert, 82, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born in Hibbard, IN, Vaughn worked as a group claims manager with Lincoln National Life for 10 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Summit City Barbershop Chorus, several Barbershop Quartets (most recently Hoosier Gentry), and the Barbershop Harmony Society since 1948 and served in most of the local chapter officer positions, also a member of International C.O.T.S. faculty for 12 years and served on the district boards for 6 years. He was a dedicated member and very active in his churches, holding various offices, and he spent many years directing choirs. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, oil painting, and jewelry making. Vaughn had a wonderful sense of humor and he never met anyone who did not become a friend. Surviving are his loving wife, Vivian J. Albert of Fort Wayne, sons, Frederick V. (Debbie) Albert, Jr. of Bloomington, Jeffrey D. (Sue) Albert of Fort Wayne, daughters, Mary A. (Gail Ahumuda) Albert of St. Louis, MO, Janice L. (Ernest) Beal of Fort Wayne, 6 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and brother, Virgil Albert of Spokane, WA. Vaughn was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Lillie Albert, and brother, Vance Albert. Service is 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Peace United Church of Christ, 9123 Aboite Center Road with calling one hour prior, Rev. Christen Pettit Miller officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road Monday, February 06, 2012 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Peace United Church of Christ or Summit City Barbershop Chorus. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
