Harold King Livingston, 96

March 8, 1928 – April 19, 2024

TUPELO – Harold King Livingston, 96, lived a long and fruitful purpose filled life and departed this earthly realm on Friday, April 19, 2024 after suffering a fall over a week ago. Harold was the only child born to Quinn Livingston and Ruth Stokes Livingston on March 8, 1928 in Sherman, MS. He graduated from Sherman High School and joined the U. S. Navy in post WWII and served 11 years before retiring after service during the Korean Conflict. He served at the Naval Ordinance Base outside San Diego, Calif. and was honorably discharged having been decorated with many medals for his selfless service in the cause of Freedom. He married Norbie Martin Livingston on May 22, 1958, a marriage of 53 years until her death on November 30, 2011. Harold spent much of his life working for Sherwin Williams Paint Store retiring as Manager of the New Albany store. He and Norbie lived over 45 years in New Albany. He returned to Tupelo in 2013 after his wife’s death. A “nuts and bolts” man, Harold enjoyed vegetable gardening, fishing, and was a master woodworker. He enjoyed his and his family’s dogs over the years.

A service celebrating his life will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo with Bro. Harvey Sewell officiating. Private burial will follow in Tupelo Memorial Park. Visitation will be from Noon-service time on Tuesday only at Holland-Tupelo Chapel which is honored to be serving their friends. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed at www.hollandfuneraldirectors.com/Livestreaming at 2 PM Tuesday and will be archived thereafter.

Harold is survived by his two children, Jane Livingston of Tupelo and Harold Mark Livingston and wife Felicia Gregory Livingston of Madison and his cherished grandson, Matthew “Matt” Todd Livingston of Madison; a sister in law, Mary Martin Addison and her husband, Nelson of the Macedonia community. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Norbie.

Memorials may be made to Tupelo-Lee Humane Shelter, P. O. Box 2143, Tupelo, MS 38802 to American Cancer Association, Mississippi Chapter, P. O Box 444, Brandon, MS. 39047 or to a charity of your choice.

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