Paul Livingston

Mr. Paul B. Livingston of Raeford died Thursday May 30, 2013 in his home at the age of 96. Mr. Livingston was born in Hoke County on June 27, 1916 to the late Hector A. Livingston and Katie McBryde Livingston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Davis Livingston. He was a member of the Raeford United Methodist Church, and the Raeford Masonic Lodge #306. He served as past master, secretary, Chaplin, and coach. Paul was also past president of the Mecca Shrine Club. Mr. Livingston gave faithful service to many occupations in his life; Farmer, The Dundarrch Trading Company, U.S. Postal Service, Burlington Industries, and in the civil service at Fort Bragg. He is the grandson of a confederate veteran, and was a life member of the Hoke McLauchlin Chapter of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. Mr. Livingston proudly served during WWII in what was then Lumber Bridge National Guard. Some of his achievements include: the Purple Heart, American Defense Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze service star; WWII Victory Medal. Paul was a loving husband, a devoted father, grandfather, and a friend. He was there for anyone in need. Not for glory, honor, awards, or kudos, but because of a selfless desire to help. He is survived by two sons, Paul M. Livingston (Terrie) of Wake Forest; Charles H. Livingston of Holden Beach; two daughters, Faye L. Lippard (Larry) of Raeford; Ann L. Dubroff (Stan) of Jackson, NJ; five grandchildren, Kevin Lippard (Carrie), Amy Anders, Allison Sorce (James), Katie Watkins, Logan Livingston; and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford. A graveside service will be held 4:00 P.M., Sunday, June 2, 2013 in the Raeford Cemetery with the Reverend Adolf Smith officiating. Memorials may be made to Liberty Hospice, 336 S. Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376 and/or the Raeford United Methodist Church: General Fund, 308 N. Main Street, Raeford, NC 28376.