Franklin "F.W" Wilson Livingston, 93, of Hanson, KY passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on July 31, 1922 in Hanson to the late Lora and Arthur S. Livingston. F.W. was a United States Marine Veteran serving during WWII and was a self employed farmer who lovingly shared his produce with others. He was a member of the Hopkins County Historical Society and enjoyed studying the history of Hanson and sharing his knowledge.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Livingston Blue; and brothers-in-law, Jack Newcomb and William S. Blue.

Survivors include a sister, Margaret Newcomb of Evansville, IN; brother, Charles Livingston of Central City, KY; nephews, John Blue and wife, Judy of Hanson, Bruce Newcomb of Evansville and Gary Newcomb of Ashland City, TN; and niece, Katharine Blue of Evansville.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor Samuel E. Beeny, Sr. officiating. Burial to follow at Hanson Cemetery in Hanson. Military honors will be conducted graveside by the United States Marine Corp and the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are John Blue, Bruce Newcomb, Carl Veazey, Danny Johnston, Alan Duncan and Jonathan Watkins. Honorary pallbearer is Keith Brown.

Memorial contributions may be made in F.W.'s memory to the Hopkins County Historical Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.