Edgar Sullins Vaught
1873–1959 (age 86)
Judge
Biography
Edgar Sullins Vaught served the bench with a calm demeanor and a steady commitment to justice, earning respect across the legal community for his thoughtful interpretations and measured opinions. Throughout his tenure, he strove to ensure every voice was heard and the law served the common good.
His judicial work reflected a lifetime of study and public service, and colleagues admired the humility with which he carried weighty responsibilities; Rose Hill Burial Park now holds the quiet remembrance of a man devoted to the rule of law.