of Mountain View, AR
May 10, 1952 - January 30, 2026
Gary Don Livingston, age 73, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed from his earthly home and went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2026, while doing what he loved most trucking and traveling.
Gary Don ''Livey'' Livingston was born on May 10, 1952, in Mountain View, Arkansas, to Betty Jo Williams and John Livingston. At a young age, Gary proudly joined the United States Army to serve his country. After returning to civilian life, he met and married Anna Branscum and they went on to share a long life together and raise 2 wonderful sons. He became a business owner, operating Army Surplus stores in both Mountain View and Heber Springs. Through the years, he also worked in the pipeline industry alongside his sons, Jeremy and Jordan creating lasting memories and sharing the value of hard work and family.
Gary later returned home to Mountain View, where he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his sons and beloved grandchildren, who meant the world to him. He had a deep love for the open road and found great joy in trucking and traveling. He made a long lasting career in trucking after a successful business owner (that became a lifelong friend) named Keith Everett gave him a chance to begin a career that he would embrace and enjoy for the rest of his life. He finished out his career the last few months with TLI& Bad Boy mowers where he made new and lasting friendships that positively impacted his life. He took pride in his interest and collection of Case knives, focusing his attention on the 70's models and older. He also cherished time around the poker table, where he built many friendships with people from Mountain View, Mountain Home, and Heber Springs, friends who became like family.
Gary will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, father-in-law, son, brother, and loyal friend. His presence, stories, and steady spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his two sons, Jeremy Livingston and wife Nikki of Mountain View, Arkansas, and Jordan Livingston and Leah of Cabot, Arkansas; and his grandchildren, Caleb Livingston, Isaac Livingston, Marley Livingston, Ryder Livingston, Livi Livingston, Torianne McCarty, Kialyn McCarty, and Karcyn McCarty; brothers Ben Velasco, Reggie Velasco, Matt Velasco, Lani Velasco a host of other very close friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Livingston and Betty Jo Velasco, his grandmother Mildred Williams (that he referred to as his mom) and his brother, Rick Livingston.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 21st 2026, 10 am visitation and 11 am Memorial at Cornerstone House of Prayer in Mountain View, Arkansas with Bro. David Campbell and Pastor Daniel Stephens officiating.
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19 Condolence(s)
Lawayne Holt
Friday, February 20, 2026
The day Gary’s spirit and body separated was a life changing day for me and I knew it the moment I learned so.
Gary was my “Boss” but it was more like a financial security blanket. I depended on him and he never let me down. If I was lacking I would be like; “Gary, do you have something for me to do” (After he said “COME ON LAWAYNE!” Like he had been waiting on me to call for three months even if it had only been three minutes. Then he would say something like “check the antifreeze in all 12 of my rides, wash the front windows, ride the Harley so the battery doesn’t go dead, blow the leaves out of the yard or burn them, just however you want to do it, put poison out because I don’t want ANY grass to have to mow, and build me a garbage bin oh yeah, and don’t forget to set those traps. I’m not sure ask Karen and she probably has some stuff for you to do and when you get done call me and let me know what I owe you and I’ll get it to you. By then I’ll think of something for you to do tomorrow.” And I would do everything to the BEST of my ability and call him back and that’s the only arguments we ever had EVERY TIME. He would say “How much” and I would say “I don’t know” and he would say “DAMNITT LAWAYNE! If you don’t say something I’m just not going to pay you.” Then I would say “that’ll be fine too.” And he would say “WELL!” And I would say ummm “how about $200” and he would say “Hell no!” And I would think “whoops” I should have said one-fifty. (Even after I told myself the whole time I was going to say three but I chickened out at the last moment.) Then he would say “That’s at least five hundred dollars worth of work. Don’t you figure.” and I would say “oh yeah, at least!” lol.
I said all that to say this; he always helped everybody he came across. He took me under his wing and as time went on he went from introducing me as his friend to his middle son and honestly that made me feel proud. He never told me no about anything I ever asked of him and he told me “whatever he has was mine just bring it back.” So I couldn’t let him down even if he called in the middle of the night and asked what I was doing and before I could even answer he would be like “meet me in Conway in one hour. I forgot a pair of pants at home go get them and my truck and I’ll meet you.”Click. So I would drive a hundred miles an hour and right before I got to Heber he would call and say meet me in Heber I’m at the gas station.” And I would.
I’ve not looked up to many people in my whole life but in “My Book”, “Lawayne’s Book.” He is a real-life superhero.
This makes twice I have felt kind of like a lost orphan. I don’t feel as “safe” as I did when he was a phone call away any time of night or day. All I can say is that I consider it an honor and a privilege to have gotten to know a man like that in my life that accepted me as his own although I was just a stray. I will miss him TREMENDOUSLY. He was the most loving gentle tough-guy I ever met. Now that’s one hard combination to master but he did it with ease. I just pray that I could make as big and positive of an impact on SOMEONES life as he did mine. This life would have been worth the time.
Mary Morrow
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Praying for the family. R.I.P……
Gonna miss ya.
Dana Everett
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
It was a pleasure knowing Gary and working with him. He was the best driver and won employee of the month several times and also employee of the year. I considered him a great friend and was so kind to my kids while he stopped in the office. We laughed and joked and just spoke about life. I will miss talking to him. I pray for his family that God comforts them during this time.
Roger Forshee
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Roger Forshee
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Deborah Terry
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Sad to hear about Livy. Lots of memories and laughs. Praying for comfort and strength for family.
Ashley Raker
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Was saddened to hear of his passing. Praying for peace, strength and comfort in the following days and all days after. 🤍
Johniece Burroughs-Taylor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Thoughts and prayers to the family. He was one of a kind and I will miss him!
Chasta Balentine
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Sending love and prayers. We sure are going to miss him.
Sondra Ragland
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
I know you are so sad with the loss of your Dad. He is happy with Jesus. Sondra
Keith Mincy
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Eddie L Powell
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
I had just had a funny conversation with Gary days before his passing and we laughed and joked around,,he was a good man may God be with the family during this hard time,RIP Brother
Angel Franks
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Sending prayers. Gary will be missed by many. He was a great friend.
Debbie Littrell Massanelli
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
So sorry for your loss, prayers of comfort for your family.
Freda Cruse Hardison
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Lots of crazy times in high school. Gary never hesitated to tell you what he thought, disagree with passion and then ask where we were going for lunch. He will be missed.
Angie Barnett
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Prayers to Jeremy and all family.
Randy Kirby
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Gary I’m going to miss you like crazy but that’s just me being selfish. To Jeremy and Jordan I’m so sorry guys that you lost your dad. See you on the other side cuz.🙏😎☮️
Mary Jane Brewer Peters
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
He was a great man and will be missed I'm praying for the family and friends
Shirley Lancaster
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Sending love thoughts prayers and my condolences