LaVaughn Adam Wilson
February 10, 1979 ~ July 24, 2019
LaVaughn Adam Wilson, 40, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born February 10, 1979, in Jefferson City, the son of LaVaughn Treman and Kathryn Eve (Mason) Wilson.
LaVaughn was a 1997 graduate of Jefferson City High School and later received his bachelor's degree in Journalism from Lincoln University in 2002.
As a teen, LaVaughn volunteered at JCTV, a local free access channel, and KJLU, the radio station broadcasted by Lincoln University. His time spent learning the behind the scenes of television and radio production prepared him well for his career, following graduation, as a disc jockey for KJLU Radio Station. He was known as the on-air personalities "Tyrone Jay" for smooth jazz formatting and "L-Dog" for hip-hop formatting. He had an insatiable love for music, movies, and video games.
He was a member of Second Baptist Church, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Capitol City Lodge No. 9, Free & Accepted Masons.
Survivors include his parents, LaVaughn and Kathryn Wilson, Jefferson City; four siblings, Steven (Michelle) Streaty, Jefferson City; LaRhonda Wilson, St. Louis; LaTrise Wilson, Jefferson City; Karen Wilson, Kansas City; four nieces, Armoni Franklin, Myla Wilson, Naomi Streaty, Serenty Wilson-Mitchell; and one nephew, Matthew Streaty.
There will be an Alpha Omega service at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2019, with a Service of Remembrance and Celebration held at 11 a.m. all at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Cornell C. Sudduth, Sr. officiating.
Memorials are suggested to KJLU Radio Station at Lincoln University and the American Heart Association.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born February 10, 1979, in Jefferson City, the son of LaVaughn Treman and Kathryn Eve (Mason) Wilson.
LaVaughn was a 1997 graduate of Jefferson City High School and later received his bachelor's degree in Journalism from Lincoln University in 2002.
As a teen, LaVaughn volunteered at JCTV, a local free access channel, and KJLU, the radio station broadcasted by Lincoln University. His time spent learning the behind the scenes of television and radio production prepared him well for his career, following graduation, as a disc jockey for KJLU Radio Station. He was known as the on-air personalities "Tyrone Jay" for smooth jazz formatting and "L-Dog" for hip-hop formatting. He had an insatiable love for music, movies, and video games.
He was a member of Second Baptist Church, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Capitol City Lodge No. 9, Free & Accepted Masons.
Survivors include his parents, LaVaughn and Kathryn Wilson, Jefferson City; four siblings, Steven (Michelle) Streaty, Jefferson City; LaRhonda Wilson, St. Louis; LaTrise Wilson, Jefferson City; Karen Wilson, Kansas City; four nieces, Armoni Franklin, Myla Wilson, Naomi Streaty, Serenty Wilson-Mitchell; and one nephew, Matthew Streaty.
There will be an Alpha Omega service at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2019, with a Service of Remembrance and Celebration held at 11 a.m. all at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Cornell C. Sudduth, Sr. officiating.
Memorials are suggested to KJLU Radio Station at Lincoln University and the American Heart Association.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I am so sorry for your loss! LaVaughn and I went to school together (JCHS and then on to LU). He was a tremendous help to me while I was at LU; he worked at JCTV and taught me many things. He was also a great friend, always willing to lend an ear and offer advice. I was also lucky enough to work with him briefly at KJLU, where he was loved and appreciated. He is gone far too soon, but will not be forgotten.
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Very sorry for your loss.
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You will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know you. You were always a straight up dude and loved to cut up. Thank you for always making me laugh until my sides hurt. I will miss our conversations about the world of radio. Condolences to the family.
So sorry for the loss of a great son, brother, and friend. You will always hold a special place in my heart, and you will be missed.
Karen and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know of our prayers for you and your family. Our sympathies, Bill and Karen Dent
So sorry to hear this. I didn’t know LaVaughn well, but I always enjoyed talking with him. He was so upbeat and positive. Seemed like a great guy!
While we didn’t see each other very often, I loved listening to your R&B and Hip-Hop shows. God Speed “L-Dogg” and may God bring peace and comfort to your family.
My sincere condolences. LaVaughn was such a sweet friend and will be truly missed.
To Kathryn and Family. I am so sorry to hear of this tragic needs. My heart breaks for you all. Certainly, the family is in my prayers. Loretta Prater
From DJ battles to fall on the floor laughing, I am honored to have learned, worked, and shared years of KJLU time together. Heaven’s Best for you my brother ߒٰߒʰߏްߙϰߏ¾
LaTrise, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time. You are in our prayers for strength and peace. Love, Mike and Val Henderson
Love you Junior!!!! R.J.
It is not that my symbol represents LaVaughn best because I am not sure he really loved my mathematics class, but I sure loved having him in it. To the family, please know that I am praying that you will seek after the healing that only God can provide in a time of loss. God bless.
Lavaughn was very protective of those he cared about, and I was lucky enough to have some of that protection extended to me. No matter how many times I protested, he refused to let me walk back and forth to the train station. He sometimes kept me company while I worked on the newspaper late at night, and he let me hang out with him and Dominic at the radio station. I’m grateful for every kindness he showed me. He will be missed.
ߘ”If you didn’t know LaVaughn, you missed out, because he was one of the coolest, most talented people starting in our younger years while most didn’t develop the talent until well after college. I loved hearing him as a dj on the radio air waves. Rest In Peace buddy ߎְߎ›
I did not know LaVaughn, but I do know his loving, adventurous, funny, charming mother .I am deeply sorry for this loss for everyone who knew him and for his family who lossed him so early. I also love KJLU and listen regularly, and it brings me joy. Thank you, LaVaughn for the joy you brought me through music.
Prayers and condolences going out to the family and love ones of the late LaVaughn Adam Wilson, especially to his sister Karen. I met and knew Vaughn per us being both students at Lincoln Univ (MO) during the late ’90s. Most of the memories I have of him came from us and other fellow students having fun playing the “Quake II” computer game a many a day in the MLK Computer Lab. He was very good people and glad I had the opportunity to meet and know him. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him, especially his LU family.
I’m so happy that my path crossed with LaVaughn at Lincoln University at KJLU and JCTV. Not just there, but through his sister LaRhonda, my Line Sister. His light shone bright to everyone he met and after an encounter with him your life was forever changed. I thank God for his life and for being able to work along side of him. My prayers are with his family. Thanks Junior for making my life better by knowing you. Fly with the angels and take your rest.
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Wow!!! I am so sorry to hear this. I have known this family for years. There are no words I could ever say or type that would offer any comfort. Just know that I pray God’s comfort over your family. Rest in Love. I know you will be greatly missed.
Myself and the staff of PIN are so sorry for your loss. A parent should never have to bury a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathryn and your family. David Fullhart, Pemiscot County Initiative Network
I’m so sorry to hear of this loss. Prayers to the entire family.
I met this Young Man in 1996 while he was still in High School and we shared fun times working in the Blue Room on LU Campus. Mr. Wilson always looked at the positive side of things and knew how to be a true friend. My family and I will miss him dearly.
Sending you love and peace during this very difficult time. Please let me know what we can do for you!
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I am very sorry for your loss, and your family is in my prayers. I met LaVaughn years ago when I was 14 through Johnny and Dominic, and remained friends with him for years. I attended LU and spent a lot of time hanging out with LaVaughn. We both loved music so any time we hung out, music was a part of it. He was a wonderful person and always made me laugh. He will be missed by many!
Kathy, I was saddened to hear the news of LaVaughn. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
He recorded me turn it on
LaVaughn, Jr. will be dearly missed.
My fraternity brother and fellow broadcaster. Oh how he loved the music and the students who came through the doors with the same desire he had many years before. He helped so many people in his short journey. He is free now and enjoying his rewards in heaven.
Thank you so much for your kind words. You are exactly right. LaVaughn loved music, and loved sharing his love of music with the community as a radio personality at KJLU. Thank you again. -The Wilson Family
Thank you Paul! You were ALWAYS able to put a smile on LaVaughn’s face. And make him laugh. Thank you! -The LaVaughn Wilson Family
Thenk you for your prayers. They are felt. -The Wilson Family
Paulette, thank you! You are exactly right, he is missed so much. -This Wilson Family
Thank you so much…the prayers are felt. -The Wilson Family
Thank you Marsha. This was hard for all of us…BUT GOD.-Thank you, The Wilson Family
Melanie, you already know! Thank you for your kind words and prayers. – Wilson Family
Thank you so much for your kind words, and prayers. They are felt. -Wilson Family
Thank you so much for your prayers. LaVaughn loved his profession as a radio personality for KJLU. And he loved entertaining the listeners. Thank you -The Wilsons
Thank you for your prayers. And the kind words. We miss him. -The Wilsons
Yes, you already know! Our lives are much different now. Thank you for sharing. -The Wilson’s
Thank you, Professor Stallings! Thank you for your prayers. -The Wilson’s
RJ, together we will get through this. -The Wilsons
So.. As a Freshman at LU I was learning under Lavaughn. He was in tune with the mixing board to the point he could look away and blend records. His smile and joking wit are what come to mind . Genuine spirit and dedicated gentleman.
I am so sorry for your loss Kathy and Lavaughn. I just found out about Jr’s passing. This makes me so sad especially with Marvin’s just passing. Jr was always such a nice man to me. My kids always enjoyed being around him and your family. Vicki Ewing