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| Spouse: |
Minnie Alma Ball
November 17, 1951
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| Children: |
Sandra Kaye Kline
Claude Herman Livesay, Jr.
Donald Raye Livesay
Mark Allen LIvesay
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| Grandchildren: |
Micky Eugene Kline
James Edward Kline
Michelle Renee Kline
Donald Raye Livesay, Jr.
Great Grandchildren
Bethany Anne Kline
Sabrina Marie Kline
Brandon Scott Kline
Cassandra Lynn Kline
Jacob Thomas Kline
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| Parents: |
Minnie Mae Jones
Bruce Link Jones
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| Siblings: |
Mary Grubbs
Charlie Jones
Bobby Jones
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| Grandparents: |
None listed
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Birth Date: 06/29/1927
Death Date: 06/07/1984
Washington Park East
Section K, Lot 188, Space 8
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Claude Herman Livesay was born on June 29, 1927 in Blackwater, Virginia. He was the eldest son of Minnie Mae Livesay and stepfather Bruce Link Jones. He had three siblings, Mary, Charlie and Bobby.
He met and married the love of his life, Minnie Alma Ball, on November 17, 1951. He was a devoted husband and father to his four children, Sandra Kaye, Claude Herman Jr., Donald Raye and Mark Allen.
His interests included working on automobiles and woodworking. He also enjoyed playing with the Rubik’s Cube. He would give it to one of his kids and say “go ahead, mess it up.” When we gave it back, he would solve it again within five minutes. He also liked watching HeeHaw on Saturday nights.
He was employed by the Kingsport Times-News from 1943 until 1953 at which time he moved to Knoxville and worked for the Knoxville Sentinel. He moved to Indianapolis in 1958 and worked for the Indianapolis Star-News. He retired in 1981. He was a member go the International Typographical Union, Kingsport Mailers Union #151 and the Indianapolis Mailers Union #10.
Dad lost his fight with cancer on June 7, 1984 after a lengthy illness.
Daddy
Daddy, I’ll always love you so,
Much more than you will ever know;
Your body's all went from the tears that I’ve cried,
Daddy it’s hard to say goodbye.
You know that we bonded from the start,
And you’ll always own a piece of my heart;
No greater companion will there ever be,
I’ll always remember what you meant to me.
You looked at me with such love in your eyes,
And when I was down you were right by my side;
I just can’t imagine my life without you,
Everything that I’ve told you is true.
Someday we’ll be together again,
I know that I’ll find you, for you’re my best friend.
Soon I know that your pain will be gone,
And you won’t have to just linger on.
As the nurse shook her head
And your body was still
I cried like a baby
And I always will.
Daddy, I’ll always love you so.
Much more than you will ever know,
Your body’s all wet from the tears I’ve just cried,
Daddy, it’s so hard to say goodbye.
Daddy, I’ll always love you.
Elaine Hall
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Dad, at the age of five, with his sister, Mary.
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Dad, holding Sandy, who is three months old. Mom is watching from behind.
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On a trip to Florida, dad was trying to get this bird to talk and whistle back to him.
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Dad, dressed up for Don's wedding, with Mom's sisters, Frances and Shirley.
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Mark, giving dad something to eat.
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Dad, taking a break, on a trip to Chicago, Illinois.
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Dad, with his mom and dad, Minnie and Bruce Jones.
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Dad, with his sister, Mary, his mom and dad, Minnie and Bruce Jones, and his brothers, Bobby and Charlie Jones.
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Dad, with mom, the love of his life, at the Jones' 50th anniversary party.
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Dad's last major achievement. The beautiful grandfather clock he built, with Mark's help of course!
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