Mr. Ruben Orval Livingston Jr, 87
Mr. Ruben Orval Livingston Jr., 87, of Hazlehurst went to his heavenly home May 18.
Mr. Ruben was born Dec. 23, 1936, in Hazlehurst to the late Ruben Orval Livingston Sr. and Johnnie Beall Livingston. Ruben retired from propane gas companies with 36 years of service and was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Will Henry Livingston, Tommy Livingston, and Gary Livingston.
Mr. Ruben was a true southern Christian gentleman, very meek and humble. He enjoyed reading inspiring nonfiction stories, was an avid gardener, and he enjoyed watching TV, especially Wheel of Fortune, Price is Right and of course Jeopardy. His family said his favorite food on the food chain was DESSERTS, especially the ones his neighbor Susie Quinn would bring by.
If you ever traveled the Douglas Highway, in the Roper Community, he was the gentleman on the lawn mower, always picking up pine cones and sticks, (it did not matter about the weather, HOT summertime, or whenever he was faithful). He was the keeper of an immaculate, manicured yard and he loved doing it. Mrs. Voncile said it was hard keeping the gas tank filled up on that lawn mower.
He loved his family and church family dearly, and he will be sadly missed.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years Voncile Ussery Livingston of Hazlehurst; son Gerald R. Livingston (Polly) of Alma; daughters Gay L. Harrison (Kerry), Crystal M. Stinson (Glynn) both of Hazlehurst; brother David Livingston (Velma) of Hazlehurst; sister Gail L. Merritt of Hazlehurst; grandchildren Amber Carver, Lexi Livingston, Anna Stinson, Maddie Stinson, William Stinson; great-grandchildren Dylan, Dawton and Baylee Carver; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held May 20 at Elizabeth Baptist Church with interment in Hazlehurst City Cemetery. The Rev. Keith Yawn and the Rev. Glynn Stinson officiated and Crystal M. Stinson gave a eulogy.
Active pallbearers were Dylan Carver, Dawton Carver, William Stinson, Hal Ussery, Greg Ussery and Colby Brown.
Honorary pallbearers were the Golden Age Sunday School class of Elizabeth.
Music was rendered by Kelly Efstathiou, E.H. Claxton and the church choir.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge.
