BORN

1928

DIED

2013

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Floyd Livingston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 31, 2013.

Livingston, Floyd Judson, age 85, of Green Cove Springs, FL; was born the 18th of March, 1928 in North, South Carolina. He passed away amongst the comfort and prayers of his family on Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Wilkerson's home place in Powell, TN. Preceded in death by his parents, the late Victor Hugo and Lucy Fickling Livingston, and his late sisters, Kathryn L. Gambrell, and Jacqueline L. Griffis. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lucile "Lucy" Livingston, and his three daughters; Joan L. Lanahan, Janet L. Buchanan (Green Cove Springs, FL) and Jean L. Brackett (Steve) (Kingston, TN). Four grandchildren: Lindsay, Brittany, Matthew, and Lauren, and five great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. Floyd proudly joined the United States Air Force in March, 1946. Throughout his active duty, he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant and was stationed at airbases in Texas, Kansas, and Alaska. He was honorably discharged in March, 1949. He began his civilian career shortly thereafter. He retired in September, 1988 from CSX after 38 years of service in telegraphy, freight agency, and as a train dispatcher. Floyd is a life-long Southern Baptist and is a current member of Lake Asbury Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL. Over the years, Floyd served the Lord as a Deacon, Brotherhood Director, Coordinator of Nursing Home and Jail Ministries, Choir member and teacher of all ages. Floyd lived his life according to scripture and the teachings of Jesus. He exemplified what it meant to be a Christian by loving God, Family, and Country.
The family thanks Community Hospice of Northeast Florida and Amedisys Hospice of Knoxville, TN for their compassion and loving care. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Sertoma Center Inc., 1400 East 5th Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 865.524.5555, [email protected]; Amedisys Hospice, 1420 Dutch Valley Rd., Suite C, Knoxville, TN 37918, 1.865.689.7123, www.amedisys.com; Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, www.communityhospice.com The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm Monday with the funeral service to follow at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Norman Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com

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July 16, 2015

martha kelley

I am heart broken that I did not know Floyd passed to be with our Lord and Savior. These years I don't think a day goes by that I don't have a quick memory of things we all did together. He helped me learn strong moral values as well how to laugh .
Please forgive me for not being there for you. Somehow I missed the obit in the paper and I know my phone number was not the same. We still live in the river house off Wilkes pt rd. in Green Cove. Every time I look at the river I think of the lake. I think or parents did a wonderful job of raising us with love, joy and strong values.Floyd was my "second' father and I will always keep him in a special place in
my heart, all of you. I love and think of all of you often I still get tearful when I think of my parents. Things will get better, easier but think often of the joy he brought us all. I Love each of you. Love Martha and Russell (904)352-9753. 1426 Wilkes Point RD. 32043

September 7, 2013

Brittany Hill

My Papa, I think of you everyday! I feel so strongly that you are with me and I know that you are okay! The memories of us replay in my mind and the fun times is what I will cherish for all of my days. The family rock is what you are and I know the effort that we will put is circled around your faith that you have put in all of us! So blessed to have known you and even more so you were my heart! Meme all of my memories were with you too! I couldn't of asked for better summers with the both of you! Mama, Janet, and Joan I admire your strength to be proud of your dad to be able to let him go home! I love my family and I promise I will do more to have my three children learn the joy of Papa and The Lord!!

September 6, 2013

Jim and Anne Kitchens

To all of the Floyd and Lucy Livingstone family - so many beloved memories, fond and dear beyond words. You are each one in our hearts, first of all, and certainly in our thoughts and our prayers. We hope to see at least some of you soon. Eternal and grateful love to each of you.

September 2, 2013

Jean: So sorry to read of your dads passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Westberry

September 2, 2013

Del Spang

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 2, 2013

Cheryl Banks

We will always have very fond memories of Brother Floyd. Our prayers are with you all as you walk through these difficult days. We know our Father will comfort you with sweet memories and the promise of seeing Floyd again one day. Love, The Banks' (Steve, Cheryl and Daniel) Orange Park, FL

September 2, 2013

Jan Workman

Lucy,
I am so sorry to hear about Floyd. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Jan

September 2, 2013

Sorry for your loss,Joyce Lewis Davis ,Glenn and Pauline Lewis

September 1, 2013

Johnnie Vance

Lucy, you are remembered in prayer during this time.
Johnnie Vance

September 1, 2013

Kristi Harrison

Jean, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

September 1, 2013

Jean and Steve and Extended Family, God Bless You in this Difficult Time. We are Sure Mr Floyd Livingston is in a Better Place. Lean on Each Other and on Your Chiurch & The Lord to Help You Through This. David & Carol Tharp, Tallahassee,Fl

September 1, 2013

Ruth and Sondra

Lucy, you and your family are held close in heart and wished comfort in the days to come.

September 1, 2013

David & Pam Sanders

Jean and family, We send our heartfelt sympathy to you all, tho we never met your Dad we know he was a great man, husband and father by the sharing of early memories and loving words. Tho we can not be with you in body we are with you in thought and prayer, you will miss him but sadly welcome the peace he now has,free of pain. We love you and pray that your coming days will be filled with the good memories.

September 1, 2013

Pam Sanders

Jean and family, We send our heartfelt sympathy for you all, tho we did not ever meet your Dad we felt we knew him through your past memories and loving words. We know that you will miss him but we also know that you have sadly welcomed his peace, free of pain. Remember we love you and tho we can't be with you in body we are with you in thought and prayer. Much love to our friend. Pam and Dave

August 31, 2013

Tommy & Shirley Hill

We sympathize with your great loss. But always remember God needs the best and so he has chosen Floyd. He was a wonderful human being. May he rest in peace.

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