Donald Livingston's Obituary
Donald Ray Livingston, Sr., son of Donald Phillip and Vida Mae Ward Livingston, was born February 14, 1941, in Mansfield, Missouri. He departed this life Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of sixty-nine years, eleven months, and twenty-four days.
On July 17, 1961, Donald was united in marriage to Darlene Laswell and to this union three sons and one daughter were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Gary Petty; a great-grandson, Nicholas Brumley; a brother, Gene Livingston; and a daughter-in-law, Peggy Livingston.
Donald is survived by his wife, Darlene of the home; three sons, Donald R. Livingston, Jr., of Springfield, Missouri, James Livingston and John Livingston, both of Mansfield, Missouri; a daughter, Becky Petty and husband, Wilbur, of Hartville, Missouri; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Larry W. Livingston, Sr., and wife, Kathy, of Pittsburg, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Shirley Livingston, of Pittsburg, Kansas; several nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and many dear friends.
Donald spent his younger years in Mansfield and was a graduate of Mansfield High School in the Class of 1959. Following his graduation, Donald moved to Granite City, Illinois, where he met and married the love of his life, Darlene.
He worked as a Railroad Engineer for B&O Railroad where he was injured on the job in 1972 and retired shortly after. Donald and his family moved back to Mansfield in 1976 where he would spend the rest of his life.
Donald had professed his faith in Christ and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield.
In his spare time he enjoyed coin collecting and was an excellent woodworker, making many beautiful picnic tables, chairs and picture frames, he also loved spending time with his family and friends.
Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the many memories he has created for his family and friends.
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