Livingston passed away on June 5, 2017, on the Roberts family farm where he was born on February 4, 1929. He loved that farm and preserved as much of the original acreage as he could. He respected his inheritance and did not take it lightly, dedicating many years to genealogical research. He would sit in the sun room across the end of his house and look out across the farm and the family homes that were such an important part of his formative years.

Throughout his life Livingston was actively involved in his church. He served Bethel Baptist Church in many capacities, always endeavoring to preserve the dignity and honor that should mark the life of a Christian gentleman. He endeavored to uphold biblical principles in all that he did with the hope of influencing others to do the same. For any who did not always agree with his "old school" thinking: "Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls." ( Jer. 6:16)

After working on the family farm and a short stint in the army, he left and went to school at the National School of Commerce in Charlotte. Sometimes he would hitchhike his way back and forth, but he was the first one in his family to graduate from college. He began work as a land surveyor and then worked for the federal government in the U.S. Department of Agriculture for over 30 years. He travelled the state and the country serving in many capacities in the USDA. He was frequently given difficult tasks by his superiors because they knew he would handle those situations with integrity, professionalism, and kindness. Throughout the difficult circumstances he was often thanked by the very people he needed to admonish or dismiss. He was the chairman of the NC ASCS committee for several years. Locally, in the final years before retirement, he was given the position of office manager of the Bladen County ASCS (FSA), at which time he was able to work near home. During his career he established, preserved, and contributed to the careers of many. He was dedicated to serving North Carolina farmers and enjoyed farming. He also spent happy days deer hunting on the farm. He persevered through a liver transplant and heart bypass surgery in his later years. He wanted to live as long as he could and enjoy the blessings of life.

Livingston was predeceased by his parents, Starslie Dewey and Addie Mae Dowless Roberts; three infant sisters: Mozelle, Vada, and Peggy; two other sisters – Leatrice Meshaw and Annie Grace Bryan; and a son-in-law, Johnny A. Lewis.
At the time of his death his survivors included his wife of almost 65 years, Frankie Davis Roberts; son, Dewey Livingston Roberts, Jr. of Fayetteville; two daughters – Jan Lewis of Bladenboro and Julia Kaye Wilson (Douglas) of Dunn; brother, Mack Roberts (Ella Rae) of Bladenboro and a sister, Judy Dean (Joe) of Southport. Livingston enjoyed his three grandsons, Matt Lewis (Sylvia), Martin Roberts Wilson, and Samuel Wilson (Abigail). He also had three great granddaughters, Haley Marie Lewis, Georgia Grace Lewis, and Sophia Faith Wilson. Sophia was born five days before he died and although he didn't get to meet her, he enjoyed looking at her newborn photo for those last five days. Livingston had many nieces and nephews. At the time of this writing his family has gained another granddaughter-in-law, Annalisa Alden Wilson (Martin's wife) and another great granddaughter, Ada Katherine Wilson (Samuel's youngest daughter.)

Livingston was always a kind and pleasant man and will be greatly missed by so many. But his wife, his children, and his grandchildren will feel his absence most of all.

The family received friends from 10-11:30 am on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church. This was immediately followed by a funeral service at 11:30 am with Rev. Thomas McCuddy and Rev. Warren Hill officiating. His friends and family proceeded to a burial service in the Archie Roberts Cemetery, within sight of his church and his home. It was quite a cold day in June and his mourners shivered throughout those final moments at the graveside.

This memorial is the expression of his loving family who knew him best. We want his descendants to know him as far as we are able to acquaint them with him. He would not have volunteered to have so much said about himself and would likely have discouraged it. He was truly an unusual man, and he was just a man. But he was an honorable and true southern gentleman and all who knew him would undoubtedly find the inscription on his headstone agreeable. It is from Proverbs 16:32, which says:
"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city."

Ada Katherine Wilson (242637319) was the great granddaugther of Livingston Roberts.