Tex W. Vayens, 51, of Hillsborough died July 10, 2004 in Hopkinton as a result of an automobile accident. Tex was born in South Dakota on April 22, 1953. He joined the U S Navy and served during the Vietnam Era. After leaving the military, he was self employed, performing various janitorial services. Tex enjoyed working with leather and loved animals. Family members include; his daughter, Amber Campbell of Billerica, MA; his father, Arthur R. Vayens Jr. of Florida; his mother, Fleurette (Phelps) Woods of Florida; five grandchildren; one brother, Dallas Vayens of Hillsborough; one sister, Susan LaFlamme of Nashua; two half brothers, Bruce Woods of Hillsborough and Wayne Woods of Derry; two half sisters, Janice Woods of Nashua and Linda Woods of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be private.