Pat was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Pat will be remembered as a very exceptional person.
He was the son of Crawford and Rebecca Livesay. Pat grew up in Houston, Texas.
Pat was raised with two siblings. He had one older brother, Rugeley, and one younger brother, Stanley.
Pat graduated from San Jacinto High School in Houston, Texas in 1944.
Pat was married to Joan Chowning for 47 years. Joan passed away in January 2002. On January 3, 2004 Pat exchanged wedding vows with Carolyn Wheeler at Oak Hills Presbyterian Church of San Antonio, Texas. Empathic and loyal, Pat was committed to making his new family happy.
Pat worked hard to be a good father to his children and he did his best to fulfill their needs. Pat was blessed with two daughters, Linda Mrak and Patricia Lanford. Another blessing for Pat was the gift of four grandchildren, Amanda Lanford, Peggy Keene, Lauren Bechdolt, and Thomas Mrak.
Fortunately, Pat enjoyed what he did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Pat worked diligently and did his best to succeed in his career. His primary occupation was Air Force Pilot. He served for 27 years in the United States Air Force. Pat always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.
Pat was an Air Force veteran. Pat saw action in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Through his hard work, he achieved the rank of Colonel. His fellow soldiers viewed him as a brother in arms and knew that he was as much a part of their family as their loved ones back home.
Pat enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. His favorite pursuits were golf and watching football.
Pat enjoyed traveling and time away on vacations. It was a chance for him to renew and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Favorite vacations included the Canadian Rockies, the Alaskan land tour and cruise, and the Panama Canal cruise.
When Pat’s retirement from the Air Force finally arrived in 1974, he was well prepared. Even in retirement, Pat continued to stay in touch with his old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. Pat was active in his new community and felt fulfilled with the opportunities retirement offered him.
Pat passed away on October 26, 2020 at Vitas Hospice Inpatient Unit. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his daughters, Linda Mrak and Patricia Lanford; his grandchildren, Lauren Bechdolt, Peggy Keene and her husband Kelly, Thomas Mrak, and Amanda Lanford and her husband Hunter; and his brother Stanley Livesay.
Simply stated, Pat was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by his family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Pat leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life he touched will always remember Crawford Patterson Livesay Jr.
A memorial service for Pat will be held Monday, November 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7575 Tezel Road, San Antonio, TX 78250. A visitation will be held Monday, November 9, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238. A private graveside service for family will occur Monday, November 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78234. A burial will occur at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetNWFuneralHome.com for the Livesay family.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to VITAS Hospice at 8401 Datapoint Dr Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78229
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