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     Otis Leon "Jack" Livingston Jr. was buried at Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Reform, Picken Co., Alabama.² He was born on November 8, 1937 at Kennedy, Lamar Co., Alabama.^1,2 He married Margaret Gertrude Martin, daughter of Bernard Martin and Helen Genevieve Perry, on January 16, 1962 at Basel, Switzerland.^1,3,2 Otis Leon "Jack" Livingston Jr. died on February 1, 2016 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, at age 78.² He O.L. (Junior or Jack) Livingston, Jr., age 78, of Northport, died February 1, 2016, at Hospice of West Alabama. Burial will follow in Greenhill Memorial Gardens. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 41 years, Margaret; and daughter, Belinda. Survivors include his wife, Betty; sons, Bruce Livingston and Barry Sullivan; sisters, Louise Burgess and Lisa Cobb; parents, Otis Leon and Erdeal Homan Livingston; and five grandchildren. Jack was born in Kennedy, Ala. on November 8, 1937. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1963. He married his first wife, Margaret Martin, while stationed in West Germany. He continued to serve and work for the United States Government (CIA) until his retirement in 1988. His work assignments were stateside, Okinawa, Thailand, South America and the Middle East. After the death of his first wife, he returned home to Alabama and married Betty in 2005. on February 3, 2016.²

     Kenneth Lee Biggs was buried at Beulah Church Cemetery, Georgetown, Putnam Co., Florida.¹ He Kenneth Lee Biggs, 77, of Crescent City, passed away at his home Sunday, June 25, 2017, after an extended illness. Affectionally known as Kenny or "Digger" by so many, he was originally from Georgetown. His father, Thomas S. Biggs, was a commercial fisherman on the St. Johns River and his mother, Clara Bell Summersill Biggs, retired from a career as a licensed practical nurse. He was raised on the river but attended school in Crescent City. After graduating as class president in 1957, he moved to DeLand and attended Stetson University while working part time at Allen Summerhill Funeral Home. It was clear caring for families and helping them through their time of loss was both his talent and calling. In 1960, he moved to Nashville, Tenn., to attend the John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science. He returned to Volusia County and opened his first funeral home in Orange City. He eventually landed in Lake City in 1964, where he owned and operated Biggs Funeral Home for 40 years. Along with serving the families of Columbia County, he was passionate about serving the community. He served many years on City Council for Lake City and was an active member in numerous charitable and civic organizations, including being past president of the Jaycees and Lions Club in Lake City, and held membership in the Moose Lodge in Lake City and Crescent City. He was a Mason and member of Lake City Lodge 127, F&AM. A member of the Lake City Shrine Club, he was a part of the Motorcycle Brigade in parades and was a noble of the Mystic Shrine. He was the first general in the re-enactment at the annual Olustee Battle Festival. Other community involvement included founding of the Golden Age Senior Center for the Council on Aging in Lake City, developing the Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo (PRCA) in Lake City and bringing the first AKC Dog Show to Lake City and served on the Columbia County Resources board, which put on the annual fair. He was likewise the founder of the Boys Club and was honored by the Boys Club of America as Man of the Year. He was also a member of the Florida Funeral Directors Association and the Independent Funeral Directors Association of Florida. He was eager to return to Crescent City, and in 2002, he became the owner and operator of Clayton Frank and Biggs Funeral Home. He quickly re-acclimated back into the community, and true to form, he continued to serve the people of Putnam County. Upon his return to Putnam County, he became a member of the Rotary Club of Crescent City and two years later served as president. He was also a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Fruitland. He had many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed spending time with friends, traveling across the nation and to Florida Gators football games. He especially loved boating and fishing with his children and grandchildren. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, celebrating 60 years as a funeral director only one week ago. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, William Albert and Thomas S. Biggs Jr; and a sister, Edna Mae Biggs. He is survived by a sister, Betty Faye Biggs Stidham; his wife, Teres Biggs; two daughters, Kendra Biggs Therrell and Beth Biggs Johnson; two sons-in-law, Jay Therrell and Matt Johnson; two stepchildren, Richard Hillyard (Tish) and Christy Thistleton; and five grandchildren, Paul Therrell, Gabriel Johnson, Kathryn Hillyard, Amanda Hillyard and Shea Thistleton.³ He was born on February 13, 1940 at Georgetown, Putnam Co., Florida.^1,3 He married Helen Elizabeth Martin, daughter of Bernard Martin and Helen Genevieve Perry, in September, 1963 at Volusia Co., Florida.² Kenneth Lee Biggs and Helen Elizabeth Martin were divorced on November 18, 1980 at Columbia Co., Florida.⁴ Kenneth Lee Biggs died on June 25, 2017 at Crescent City, Putnam Co., Florida, at age 77.^3,1

     Belinda Ann Livingston was born on July 12, 1963 at Alabama.³ As of February 12, 2010,her married name was Elliott.² She married Glenn Thomas Elliott on February 12, 2010 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,4 Belinda Ann Livingston died on March 2, 2015 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, at age 51.⁴ She Belinda Livingston, age 51, died March 2, 2015, at Hospice of West Alabama. A private memorial service will be held. She will rest at a "special" place meaningful to her and husband, Glenn Elliott. on March 11, 2015.⁴

     Genevieve Unknown was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida.¹ Her married name was Martin.¹ She married Elbert Clark Martin, son of Bernard Martin and Helen Genevieve Perry.¹ Genevieve Unknown was born on May 31, 1913.¹ She died on July 30, 1996 at age 83.¹

     Bernard Stevens Martin was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, Stonewall, Clarke Co., Mississippi.³ He was born on October 29, 1962 at Lee Co., Alabama.² He died on October 31, 1962 at Opelika, Lee Co., Alabama.^1,2 He MARTIN, Bernard Stevens, the infant son of Sgt. and Mrs. Marshall W. Martin, died Wednesday. on November 1, 1962.¹

     His Social Security Number was 028-22-2356.⁴ Wilfred Joseph Menard was born on April 8, 1931 at New Bedford, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.^2,3,4 He married Linda Lee Martin, daughter of Bernard Martin and Helen Genevieve Perry, on May 4, 1974 at Volusia Co., Florida.¹ Wilfred Joseph Menard died on November 3, 1982 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 51.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-60-6047.⁴ Delmus Eugene Wood was buried at Deltona Memorial Gardens, 1295 Saxob Blvd., Orange City, Volusia Co., Florida.² He was born on November 4, 1938 at Meade, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Nina Louise Williams, daughter of Robert Rose Williams and Nellie Margaret Perry, on September 3, 1959 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 Delmus Eugene Wood died on November 8, 2000 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 62.^2,4,5,6,7 He Delmus E. Wood, 62, Summit Avenue, Lake Helen, died Wednesday, Nov. 8. Mr. Wood retired as a master sergeant from the Army. Born in Mead, W.Va., he moved to Central Florida in 1994. He was a member of Blake Memorial Baptist Church, Lake Helen. He was a member of the American Legion and lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors: wife, Nina Louise; son, Dale, Bristol, Tenn; daughter, Shari Williams, DeBary; sisters, Barbara Farley, Big Stone Gap, Va., Delma Grabowski, Shady Springs, W.Va., Brenda McClane, St. Albans, W.Va; four grandchildren. on November 11, 2000.⁶