John E. Vauss
Sunrise April 4, 1962 – Sunset January 15, 2024
After a long bout with cancer, John (junior) passed away on January 15, 2024. He is predeceased by step father Billy Long, grandparents Eddie and Alice Otis, paternal grandmother Annie Mae Vauss and nephew Chaz Becoats. He is survived by a loving and devoted mother Gloria Long; Sisters Lydia (Bryan) Henry, Nina (Lawrence) Gaines and Nicole; 2 nieces Chiara and Alexis and 3 nephews Eddie, Quintell and Marcus and 5 great nieces and nephews; a host of aunts and uncles and cousins and a special aunt Maudine Brown. He will be deeply missed.
A memorial service will be set at a later date.
My condolences from your cousin Kim and the Miles family. My heart is broken but my spirit is lifted knowing you are with your true father. Love always and thanks for being a positive presence and a shinning light in life.
My condolences and love to the Family.
Love Allways. Deldra McCutchen-Del
Florida!
Such a loving nephew has gotten his wings, you are absent in our life but we still have great memories of you, can see your smiling and white teeth with your big bright eyes stretched open, cracking jokes with us laughing so much, , rest in peace nephew, well missed and loved
Wow Uncle Junior, May your vibrant soul rest in peace. I have several funny memories with you especially as a young lady. Thank you for your kindness and always giving me encouraging words . God Bless the family, I love you all.
Condolences to the family. John and his infectious smile will truly be missed. He brought the sun everywhere he went. Sometimes his sun was firey. I first met John in hair school over 30 years ago. He was like a big brother to me. He introduced me to my Hair Essence Family after graduating from hair school. He has always been a protector, mentor, and coach. We shared some priceless memories, good laughs, and some good cries too. May you rest in peace, my friend.
See you later my dear brother. Until we meet again, I will forever treasure our times together. My sincerest condolences to you all. Jr
Will be sorely missed. Praying for your comfort.
We love you uncle John, you will be missed 💛
So So Sorry!!! Our sincere condolences, junior was such awesome man he will truly be missed, May God keep the family In his loving arms and give them the peace that passes all understanding. love James and Lisa burton
Until we meet again my dear brother friend, I will forever cherish our time together at Hair Essence. I will miss your optimism and honest humor. Rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to the family. Praying for your strength. Much love Karen.
Junior we were friends over 50+ years we go back to Remington Street. And Langham Street, I don’t care what any one thought you were always a nice friend, a true person who spoke his mind I admired that about you I last seen you at Chic fil A we had a long talk about the good old days, but you will be truly miss R.I.PARADISE 🙏🏾