Earnie L. “Bill” Livingston, 82, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at his home in Lexington.
He was born February 17, 1930, at Ansley, Nebraska to Arnie and Sylvia (Rucker) Livingston. Bill attended country school near Oconto, Nebraska. He was united in marriage to Delores Spencer on May 18, 1952, at Cozad, Nebraska. Five children were blessed to this marriage; Richard, Barbara, Robert, Michael and Tresa.
The couple made their home Fremont, Nebraska for more than 20 years where Bill worked at Elevator B. In 1972, the couple moved to Lexington.
Bill always had a love for horses and enjoyed riding whenever he could. He also enjoyed bowling, playing pitch, gardening and visiting with friends and family. Bill and Dee both enjoyed helping folks with their grocery shopping, running errands and lending a caring ear to those who needed help.
He was a member of Lexington Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years: Delores Livingston of Lexington, Nebraska
Two sons: Richard (Linda) Livingston of Grand Island, Nebraska
Robert Livingston of Atwater, California
One brother: Claude Livingston of Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Ten grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Tresa and Barbara; one son, Michael; one grandson, Jason; two brothers, Paul and Phillip and two sisters, Mabel and Hazel.
Funeral Services will be Monday, March 5, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Lexington Christian Church with Pastor K.C. BeDunnah officiating.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 4, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.