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Obituary For Elder Nathaniel Livingston Sr.

Elder Nathaniel Livingston, Sr., 95, loving husband of Dorothy (Turner) Livingston, peacefully passed away on August 2, 2021, at his home in Atlanta, Georgia surrounded by his family. Elder Livingston was born in Walnut Lake, Arkansas, March 9, 1926, to James and Josephine Livingston. He attended Arkansas public schools and was drafted in the United States Army in 1944. He proudly served his country during World War II and was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1946. He began his career as a U.S. Civil Servant in 1953 retiring after 35 years of service as a Veterans Administration Benefits Counselor. Elder Livingston moved to Omaha, Nebraska as a young man where he encountered the Lord Jesus Christ at a revival that forever changed his life and put him on the path to evangelizing and saving souls. He was ordained in 1960 receiving his license to preach the gospel, baptize souls and work in the ministry. He first began pastoring in 1962 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Continuing his pastoral call through his transition to Atlanta, Georgia, he founded True Love Christian Church. Elder Livingston was a profound preacher with over 60 years in the ministry. He was a humble and dedicated servant and leader in the Kingdom of God. Those that knew him were either greeted with a hearty “Praise the Lord Any How” or “If you love the Lord, let me hear you say Amen!” Among his great loves in life was his family, his garden and he loved to travel. He loved going fishing and to Bar-B-Q. He loved cooking so that he opened “The Livingstone’s Restaurant” in 1972 serving home cooking to the Lincoln community. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Edmond Livingston,10 siblings and his former wives and mothers of his children Mary Johnson, Mary Holmes and Evangelist Verlena Livingston. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Dorothy Livingston; children, Nathaniel Livingston, Jr., Rosie Lee Young, Arthur Holmes, Joe Nathan Livingston (Joyce), Rene’ Livingston Flowers (Douglas), Myron Livingston, Pamela Livingston-Spruill (Kent), Nancy Livingston, Natasha Robinson (Harry), Sherry Nelson, Sandra Woods (Nate), Sterling Brooks, Jr. (Mylene), George Brooks, Valencia Richardson, and Raynard Brooks (Dawn); 36 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the True Love Christian Church family.

Please send flowers/plants to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home of Riverdale by Friday, August 13th or you may make donations to True Love Christian Church.

Thank you so much. God bless you.

Pamela 706-726-0430

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 12 NOON at Liberty Baptist Church located at 1077 Ga-314 Fayetteville, Ga 30214.

A Viewing and Visitation will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at our Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home of Riverdale located at 6580 Church St. Riverdale, Ga 30274.

We require that everyone attending the viewing and service to please wear a mask.

Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

Entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home of Riverdale (770)909-8800

Guest Book

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. May God strengthen you give you peace always. Love the Raineys (Larron, Belinda. Sarrah and Larron Jr)

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To a long life well lived in Jesus name. We cherish the memories when Uncle Nathaniel and Aunt Verleana would load up the family and come visit us in Detroit. The bonds that were created will never be broken. Love you cousin/siblings. William & (Jean Livingston) Gardner Hazel Crest, IL

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Now the chain is linked again with all your sisters and brothers, Rest in peace with the Lord Uncle Nate. To my Aunt & Cousins, I pray that the Lord continue to comfort and strengthen you. Louise, Detroit, MI

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My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek. May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss. I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time in your life. Constance Woods-Brown Lincoln, Nebraska

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The ones we love are never gone; they live within our hearts. My condolences from my family

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We are going to miss you dearly Daddy but we will be okay because we know you finally made it to be with the Lord To God be the Glory Rest in Heaven Love you Daddy! Nay

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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