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Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Date: 03-07-2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Time: 11:00 AM
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Obituary
Isreal Livingston, Jr., affectionately known as “Lightbread,” was born on July 15, 1947, in Madison, Florida, to Isreal Livingston Sr. and Janie Mae Livingston. He grew up in Greenville, Florida, and remained a resident of that community.
Family meant everything to Lightbread. He married his sweetheart, Rutha Mae Demps on November 21, 1972, and remained a devoted husband until her passing in 2015. He also loved his children and grandchildren. He guided them with encouragement, wisdom, and support. He was proud of the adults they became and the accomplishments they merited.
Lightbread was one who never knew strangers, for he regarded them as friends he had not yet met. Wherever he went, there was a great likelihood of his knowing someone there, but if he did not, he would have made a connection with someone by the time he left. Lightbread knew everyone’s name...and their business. He was a great storyteller who held the attention of his listeners by sharing his stories for hours. On the other hand, he never hesitated to speak his mind, whether you wanted to hear it or not.
Lightbread’s life was defined by his strong work ethic - laboring from sunrise to sunset on his father’s farm, to exhausting hours in the pulpwood/logging industry, and finally, to the tiring days at Florida Plywood, Inc. where he retired in 2026, with 25 years of dedicated service.
Isreal Livingston, Jr. finished his earthly journey on February 19, 2026, with his namesake at his bedside. He transitioned from pain and agony to receive his eternal reward.
Isreal “Lightbread’ Livingston, Jr. was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. His memory will be cherished and will shine brightly in his loved ones’ hearts. Celebrating his life and legacy are his children: Lavonnia (Joseph) Hatcher of Orlando, Florida, Isreal Livingston III of Greenville Florida, and LaEbony Livingston of Silver Spring, Maryland; his grandchildren: Quaniesha Bellamy, Nakia Payne, Darius Payne, and Skyler Hatcher; and his great-grandchildren: Rennix Livingston and Kyi’Avian Ghent; his devoted sister, Nadine (Robert) Williams; his brothers, Jimmy (Beulah) Livingston and Henry (Carolyn) Livingston; his sisters-in-love: Cora Demps, Glynaveous (John) Powell, and Ruby (William) Noble; along with a host of sorrowing special nieces and nephews, consoling friends, and beloved community.
Isreal Livingston, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Isreal Livingston Sr. and Janie Mae Livingston; daughter, Shebretia Livingston; siblings, LeeVan Livingston, Charles (Luella) Livingston, and Robert Davis.
Family meant everything to Lightbread. He married his sweetheart, Rutha Mae Demps on November 21, 1972, and remained a devoted husband until her passing in 2015. He also loved his children and grandchildren. He guided them with encouragement, wisdom, and support. He was proud of the adults they became and the accomplishments they merited.
Lightbread was one who never knew strangers, for he regarded them as friends he had not yet met. Wherever he went, there was a great likelihood of his knowing someone there, but if he did not, he would have made a connection with someone by the time he left. Lightbread knew everyone’s name...and their business. He was a great storyteller who held the attention of his listeners by sharing his stories for hours. On the other hand, he never hesitated to speak his mind, whether you wanted to hear it or not.
Lightbread’s life was defined by his strong work ethic - laboring from sunrise to sunset on his father’s farm, to exhausting hours in the pulpwood/logging industry, and finally, to the tiring days at Florida Plywood, Inc. where he retired in 2026, with 25 years of dedicated service.
Isreal Livingston, Jr. finished his earthly journey on February 19, 2026, with his namesake at his bedside. He transitioned from pain and agony to receive his eternal reward.
Isreal “Lightbread’ Livingston, Jr. was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. His memory will be cherished and will shine brightly in his loved ones’ hearts. Celebrating his life and legacy are his children: Lavonnia (Joseph) Hatcher of Orlando, Florida, Isreal Livingston III of Greenville Florida, and LaEbony Livingston of Silver Spring, Maryland; his grandchildren: Quaniesha Bellamy, Nakia Payne, Darius Payne, and Skyler Hatcher; and his great-grandchildren: Rennix Livingston and Kyi’Avian Ghent; his devoted sister, Nadine (Robert) Williams; his brothers, Jimmy (Beulah) Livingston and Henry (Carolyn) Livingston; his sisters-in-love: Cora Demps, Glynaveous (John) Powell, and Ruby (William) Noble; along with a host of sorrowing special nieces and nephews, consoling friends, and beloved community.
Isreal Livingston, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Isreal Livingston Sr. and Janie Mae Livingston; daughter, Shebretia Livingston; siblings, LeeVan Livingston, Charles (Luella) Livingston, and Robert Davis.