John "Rick" Richard Livingston, Sr.
March 06, 2023
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John “Rick” Richard Livingston, Sr. passed away on March 6, 2023, at home due to complications of cancer. He was 69 years old.
In 1977, when Rick was 23 years old, he opened Livingston Auto with his brother Denny. Rick’s passion was drag racing. He started racing in 1980 and was lucky to have a son, Ricky Jr. to live his dream through. He retired 13 years ago and was blessed to travel with the love of his life and do a lot of drag racing.
Rick was a devoted husband, father, and papa. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Sharon Livingston; son, Rick Jr. (Dorothy) Livingston; daughter, Kelly (TJ Pettus) Livingston; grandkids, Kennedy Livingston, Tyler (Shyanne) Livingston, Jordann Livingston, Luke Hart, and Dillon Neer; brothers, Denny (Jane) Livingston, Stan (Shelly) Livingston and Don (Ginny) Livingston; sisters, Cindi (Jerry) Corbin, Pam (Joe) Whetstone and Diane Curry; numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Livingston, and his mother-in-law, Mavis Ward.
The family will greet friends Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Rick will be laid to rest at Elm Grove Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Rick.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Michael J Antenucci
03/15/2023
Rick, you will be missed even though I didnt see much of you after high school because of me you passed hi school for every morning I would come by your dads house and honk the horn on my jeep and wake the neighborhood up but you stayed with it and passed Hope to see you in the next life Rick happy racing mike
Mike and Kathy Paton
03/15/2023
So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Sharon Fortune
03/15/2023
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Craig and Sheryl Baarda
03/10/2023
Rick has been a part of the drag racing family ever since we started racing some 30+ years ago. Craig always enjoyed visiting with him while they both watched family members race. Our prayers go out to the whole family.
Marcia Thompson
03/09/2023
I was sad to read of you husbands passing. 52 years is a long time to be married. My husband passed shortly before our 53rd anniversary. It is difficult for the wife missing her spouce whom she has loved & cared for all those years. It is good to remember that it is the family left behind suffers from the loss but he is in a better place with no more pain & suffering & has gone ahead to prepare a place for his family when the time is right. My sincere condolences!
Ray Scott
03/09/2023
Very sorry to read of Rick's passing. He was a fine individual and a very good mechanic.
Mary Belieu
03/09/2023
So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was a good friend an a awesome mechanic. RIP Rick.
Paulette Taylor
03/08/2023
To Sharon and the entire Livingston family my deepest condolences on Ricks passing. May your treasured memories give you comfort at this time and always! Peace to those who mourn.
Don Clark
03/08/2023
We raced with Rick in the "Good Ol' Days" back in the 80's. He was a fierce competitor and I am proud to call him friend. He will be sorely missed by the racing community. RIP Rick, fly high.
John krumm
03/08/2023
For the 10 years we raced at Eddyville I cherished Rick as a friend on and off the track. Racers are a close knit family, but Rick was special, his competivness, social personality, and love of Sharon, Ricky, and family. Rick made me look forward to Saturday night. God Bless him.
Douglas Ashbaugh
03/08/2023
R I P Rick.
Bob Ashbaugh
03/08/2023
Blessed to be friends. Good memories growing up riding bikes, camping out in the back yard. (Sneaking beer)