Perry Truman Livingston, 77, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 at his home with family by his side.

The son of the late Perry Eddie and Sylvia Annis (Stiles) Livingston, Truman was born on August 2, 1947, in La Plata, Missouri. He was also preceded in death by four sisters: Marie Wellman, Ruth Sizemore, Violet Livingston, and Katherine Livingston. On November 22, 1969 in Quincy, Illinois, Truman was united in marriage to Judy Jeannette Truitt who preceded him in death on May 27, 2021. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and memories.

Truman is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dustin and Sara Livingston of Kirksville, MO; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer Kay Moore and husband Aaron of Joplin, MO and Christine Truitt and husband Eric of Kirksville, MO. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and their partners: Tanis Truitt and Bree Moreau of Humphreys, MO, Drake Truitt and Jessica McCamant of Kirksville, MO, Kitara Truitt and Kurtis Couch of Green Castle, MO, Jesse Moore, Lily Moore and Sophie Moore of Joplin, MO; Dade Livingston and Ember Livingston of Kirksville, MO; and Alexa Livingston and Aubrey Livingston of Bevier, MO. Truman’s legacy also includes nine great- grandchildren: Jaryah, Broxigar, Josie, Tucker, Addison, Wesley, Evelyn, Aspyn, and Kohana.

Truman began working for his father at the young age of eight, learning the trades of drywall and painting. Truman was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1965. Throughout his life, he worked in many industries, including pizza delivery, Donaldson’s manufacturing, welding, carpentry, house building, and truck driving. A skilled and hardworking man, Truman was able to fix nearly anything that came his way. He retired in 2010 from driving for Gully Transportation, but remained a strong presence in his community. He loved Harley Davison motorcycles, and was a member of El Kadir Shrine Club.

A committed Christian, Truman devoted many years to serving in the churches where he worshiped. He was especially known for his work as a Royal Ranger leader, where he taught boys practical skills and instilled in them a strong sense of discipline and faith. In the final years of his life, Truman made a tremendous effort in spite of his ailments to worship and pray with old and new friends at Fellowship Baptist Church in Kirksville, MO. Most of all, Truman was deeply dedicated to his family, and his love for them was evident in everything he did.

Public visitation will be held on Friday, December 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, MO.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday , December 14 at 11:00 am at Travis-Noe Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Gibson officiating. Internment will follow the service at Lutz Cemetery in Novinger, MO where Truman will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife Judy.

Memorial donations in memory of Truman may be made to Lutz Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.