Mark Livesay

Mark Livesay, age 52, of Anna, died at 9:25 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2009.

He was born on January 17, 1957, in Wadeena, MN to Harold and Evelyn (Orr) Livesay.  He married Becky Rogers on June 3, 1977.  She survives him.

He was a member of the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church where he held positions of deacon and elder. He was a table leader and a prayer warrior on Walk to Emmaus.  He was a Promise Keeper and supporter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  He retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Marion as a Sr. Officer Specialist and was a member of the American Federation of Government Employees.  He served for 14 years on District 37 School Board as board member and Vice President and for several years was a voting delegate for the Illinois Association of School Boards. Mark enjoyed target shooting and was a life member of the NRA.  An avid bicyclist, Mark served as assistant race co-coordinator of the Union County Colorfest Biathalon.  He always kept up on the latest advancements in computer technology.  He loved camping and spending time with family and friends.  His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was first and foremost in every area of his life. 

He was known for his faith.  When people asked how they could pray for him he asked them to pray for others.  He prayed for the Lord to use him to move people.  

He is survived by his wife, Becky of Anna;

a daughter, Magen Livesay of Anna:

His parents, Harold and Evelyn Livesay of Jonesboro;

two sisters, Cheryl (Elmer) Valleroy of Benton and Susan (Dale) Kinder of Jonesboro;

two brothers,  Phillip (Mary Beth) Livesay of Tx and Steve Livesay of Jonesboro;

his mother-in-law, Carolyn Rogers-Hickam (Jesse);

special aunt and uncle, Nancy and Terry Brown of Anna;

nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held  at 11a.m., Monday, August 10, 2009, at Crain Funeral Home, Anna-Jonesboro with Rev. Randy Carstens and Rev. Enloe Clemons officiating.  Interment will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Crain Funeral Home, Anna-Jonesboro.

Memorials may be made to Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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Mark Livesay