Wayne Livesay

Wayne Livesay, 85, of Jonesboro, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Union County Hospital in Anna.

He was born on March 25, 1936, in Grand Tower, the son of George and Clara Kenney Livesay. 

He married Barbara Robertson on Dec. 24, 1956, in Jonesboro. 

Mr. Livesay is survived by his wife, Barbara Livesay of Jonesboro; a son, Kevin (Dena) Livesay of Ware; a grandchild, Brandon Robertson of Ware; great-grandchildren Kayden, Aubrie, Kinley and Olivia; siblings Nancy, Pat, Katie and Robert; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and by siblings, Dorothy, Ben, Jim, Shirley, Linda, Betty and Bonnie.

Mr. Livesay was a member of the Ware Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Masons. 

Mr. Livesay worked as a truck driver for many years. After his retirement he worked as a dump truck and backhoe operator. 

Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Jonesboro Cemetery. Interment immediately followed.

Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.