William H. Livingston, age 81, of Ocala died October 18, 2013. He was born on August 22, 1932 in Philadelphia, IL. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father Jessie and Roscoe Beckum, a sister, Helen Jourdan and a brother Glen Beckum. He served in the US Navy for 5 years as an electrician and was a life member of the VFW Post 4209 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He retired from Fiat Allis, Springfield, IL in 1983 after 32 years as a welder and supervisor. Survivors include his wife of 50 years Shirley, son, Francis (Linda) Livingston , Auburn,IL, daughters Billie Jean (Ben)Lenchner and Penny (Steven) Weidenbacher both of Ocala brothers John Livingston and Virgil Beckum both of Springfield,IL, sisters Donna (Bob) Parsley of Sprindale, AR, Nita (Carl) Rutherford, Seri Rutherford, and Mary (George) Richards all three of Springfield, IL, Gloriajean (Herb) Karrick, Bullpit, IL and nine grandchildren. A Memorial Service has been scheduled for Sunday November 10, 2013 at 3:00pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation.
