Billy (Bill) Livvix, 83, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born on April 2, 1943, in Vigo County to William Hershal Livvix and Ruby Lafern (Crumin) Livvix. He shared 38 years with the love of his life, E. Patricia Livvix (Pat).
Bill was a 66-year member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 133 where he worked himself from his tools to Business Agent along with being the Secretary Treasurer of the State of Indiana with Carpenters. It was there he started his lobbying career, his true niche.
Bill was awarded twice with the Sagamore of the Wabash, once from Governor Evan Bayh and another from Governor Frank O’Bannon. He later traveled with Governor O’Bannon on a legislative trip to Russia and parts of Europe. He was a member of the Federal Bank Board, Democrat National Committee and Democrat Governor Association.
After retiring from the Carpenters Union, he formed his own lobbying firm – BRL, Associates and lobbied for Build Indiana Council.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brother John Livvix, and brother-in-law Bob Lehman.
He is survived by his wife Pat (Patricia) of 38 years, his beloved sisters Patty Lehman of Carmel, IN., Jeanna Livvix of Rockville, IN., and brother Jack (Susan) Livvix of Marshall, IL., his children; Lynda Livvix of Rockville, IN., Bill Livvix, Jr. of West Terre Haute, IN., Jeff Livvix of Dana, IN., and Joshua (Kelly) Livvix of Marshall, IL., step-children; Todd Sowers, Sr. of Terre Haute, IN., Tracy McDaniel of Terre Haute, IN., and Richard (Amanda) Sowers of Lawrenceburg, IN., along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no formal services held.
A special thank you to Jenny Malone for all her support and loving care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association and the Terre Haute Humane Society.
Bill was truly loved and will be missed by his wife and his “big guy cat Booter” and his “hip hugging dog Jazzy,” and “pretty little girl with the curls.”
