Vester "Gary"

Livingston

VESTER "GARY" LIVINGSTON, 67, passed away on August 27, 2023.

Gary was born of Alice Estell Powell and Charles K. Powel on June 19, 1956 in WHITEVILLE, NC.

He was a high school graduate of NINETY-SIX HIGH SCHOOL then went on to college for 2 years in Texas. He worked his entire career as an electrician at Kaiser Aluminum. After 32 years of service, he retired from what is now Noranda Aluminum in 2021.

Gary met Tammy Laiche in 1984. They were married on April 3, 1992 in LUTCHER, LA. Together they raised their son, Eric and in the spring of 1998, their daughter Shelbi was born.

In his spare time, Gary found joy in riding his Harley Davidson with his friends and collecting rare canes and antiques which was inspired by his best friend John Davis of Aiken, SC.

Those who knew Gary, knew him as a hard working husband and father, who devoted his life to providing for his family and making everyone around him laugh.

Gary is survived by his devoted wife Tammy Laiche Livingston, son Eric Livingston (Breanna) and daughter Shelbi Livingston; his grandchildren, Christopher Livingston and Bailey (Dakota) Livingston;  his great grandchildren Kolton and Stetson Shirley; his beloved Aunt Jo and Uncle Snowball, Aunt Teenie and Uncle Jack, his cousins Trish and Jackie Sue, and a host of many cousins.

He is also survived by his extended Laiche family Ricky & Cheryl Laiche and Jojo & Fran Laiche as well as a host of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents Estell & "CK" and his brother Pete as well as his in-laws Norris and Doris Laiche.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Words of Remembrance on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Rose Lynn Funeral Home, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA.  Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by Words of Remembrance at 12:00 p.m.

Immediately following the funeral, a bereavement will be held in Gary's honor at The Union Hall on 3rd Street in Lutcher.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to alleviate the cost of funeral services. If you would like to make Bereavement contributions, please contact Penny (225) 603-0791.