John William Livingston, Jr
October 4, 1961 â€" December 25, 2024
“If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever.” -A.A. Milne
John William Livingston, Jr, age 63, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
John was the youngest of three sons of John W Livingston, Sr, and Janis N C Livingston. He graduated from David Crockett High School in 1979. He received a Batchelor of Arts Degree from East Tennessee State University in 1983. This past July he celebrated 41 years of marriage with his wife, Teresa. John will always be remembered for his culinary skills, passion for photography, sense of humor, and his love for animals.
He was preceded in death by his Father, John W. Livingston, Sr, Father-in-Law, William S. Bennett, Mother-in-Law, Dorthy F. Bennett, and Brother-in-Law, Jerry L. Bennett.
Those who will continue to cherish his memory, Mother, Janis; Wife, Teresa; Daughter, Savannah; Son, Ian; Brothers, Jeff (Jane) and Farley (Jackie); Nieces, Jaclyn Hines (Andrew) and Jessica; Nephews, Jody (Sarah) and Matthew; Several Cousins; and the many friends and coworkers who became family.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 3:00 pm, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, 418 W College St, Jonesborough, TN. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, prior to the service.
For those unable to attend in person, Dillow-Taylor will be providing a link to view online
Condolences may be sent to the Livingston family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
01/11/2025
Tami Huffine Worsham
Dearest Teresa, my forever friend. I am so sorry I could not attend today. I am not feeling well. My heart hurts for this devastating loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I would love to get together sometime.
Tami
01/10/2025
Mike and Pat Livingston
So sorry to hear about John's passing. Another family member (Mike's first cousin) joining our other family members in heaven, even though it is much too soon!!! To Janis, Teresa, Jeff and Farley, if there is anything we can do to be of help, let us know!!! The entire family is in our prayers. May GOD bless all of you in a special way during this difficult time.
Joining my lifelong friend Shawn, I offer praise for a dear fellow, my friend of some 50 years. John was truly a one-of-a-kind, a very smart man who was funny, and quick, and who possessed tremendous talent. A great mimic and joke-teller, he could easily hold an audience of one, or 20, enthralled with the merriment of his stories, and the gleam in his eyes as he did the telling. But foremost, he was decent to the core. He was eternally caring and kind. With deepest sympathy to each of you, his family and dear ones â€" it is bitter to lose him. Still, he is on his way to meet his Savior, and nothing could be sweeter.
01/06/2025
Shawn Griffith
John was a great friend who always had an encouraging word during our school days at Crockett. His positivity and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. I have no doubt he is deeply missed by his family and friends.
While none of us can navigate life without experiencing loss, remembering those we have lost and sharing our cherished memories of them can make that loss a bit more bearable. Each shared memory keeps their spirit alive in our hearts.
01/06/2025
Yvonne and Bernie Prohaska
Dear Janis, Teresa, Savannah, Jeff, Farley and all the family members, may you find strength with each new day and peace in the memories that fill your heart.
01/03/2025
Terry and Linda Cole
It was so sad to hear about the passing of John. My wife, Linda, and I have known John since his engagement to Teresa. Our daughters, Donna and Jenny, were in John and Teresa’s wedding. We have always appreciated John’s great sense of humor and his devotion to Teresa and to his children, Ian and Savannah. John will be missed by his family and multitude of friends.
Our prayers have been and will be with Teresa and the family during this tough time, particularly with it occurring over the holidays.
What a joy it was to have John in 4-H when I worked in Washington County!! I still remember him doing "Look out, Ethel!!" by Ray Stevens in the Share-the-Fun Contest when he was an 8th grader. Prayers for all his family. Please have peace in knowing he is in a better place.
