Robert ‘Bob’ Kenney Livesay

Robert “Bob” Kenney Livesay, 77, of Wolf Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital in Anna.

He was born on Sept. 15, 1947, in Anna, the son of George Virgil and Clara Kenney Livesay.

On Aug. 2, 1968, he married Betty Powless, and they spent over 56 years together. She survives.

He was a 1965 graduate of Shawnee High School at Wolf Lake. He worked as a truck driver for Dyno-Nobel and worked as an over the road truck driver for many years.

Mr. Livesay served in the Army National Guard for six years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and repairing small engines. 

Prior to its closing, he was was member of Galilee Baptist Church. He was a down to earth guy and preferred casual attire and camo.

Survivors include his wife; son Kenney (Julie) Livesay; daughter Kim Harris; grandchildren Kalen (Caitlin) Livesay, Nathan (April Kutak) Livesay, Jakob (Eva Myers) Sharp, Amanda Harris (Austin Garrett) and Julian Busby (Seth); great-grandchildren Falynn Livesay, Sawyer Livesay, Gracen Brant, Aiden Garrett and Payton Garrett; sisters Pat Ferguson, Nancy Hobbs and Katie “Sis” Carver; and Binky, Bob’s dog, who loved to sit in the recliner with him.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Nova Skye Garrett; brothers Ben, Wayne and Jim; and sisters Dorothy, Bonnie, Betty, Shirley and Linda.

A graveside service was held at noon Friday, Feb. 7, at Lindsey Cemetery, with Mindy Livesay officiating.Memorials can be made to the family. 

To view the obituary or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.crainsonline.com.

Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.