Coster L. Livingston

Coster L. Livingston, 88 of Bloomingdale passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his home with his wife, Laura Anne and daughter, Kathy by his side under the care of Gentiva Hospice.

Coster was born in Statesboro, GA to Walter and Thelma Deal Livingston. He was raised in Marlow and educated in Marlow High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force, serving 7 years active duty, after which he joined the Air National Guard, serving 35 years, retiring as Senior Master Sergeant. He retired from Georgia Regional Hospital after 30 years, retiring as Maintenance Supervisor. Coster was a member of Alpha UMC for over 60 years and later a member of Trinity UMC for 15 years. He was an active member of the United Methodist Men for both Churches. At Trinity he posted the American Flag dressed in his dress blues. He served as Scout Leader for Troop #9.

Coster was a 60 year Mason, joining Richard T. Turner Lodge #116 and Coastal Daylight Lodge #750. He served as District Grand Deputy for the Grand Master of Georgia 8 years. He was a member of York Rite, Georgia Chapter No. 3 Royal Arch Masons, joined October 18, 2003, High Priest in 2012. Georgia Council No. 2 Royal and Select Masons, Illustrious Master in 2012. Palestine Commandery No. 7, Knights Templar, Eminent Commander, 2013. He was a recipient of the Purple Cross of Colors. He was a member of Scottish Rite Valley of Savannah.

Coster was a 40 year member of Richard T. Turner Chapter #332 Order of the Eastern Star and a duel member of Dallas Chapter #493. He served 12 times as Worthy Patron, twice as District Grand Deputy, Grand Representative of Delaware in Georgia and Grand Warder in 2014-2015.

He served on the advisory board for Savannah Assembly #1 International Order of Rainbow for Girls and was a recipient of the Grand Cross of Colors. He also took the DeMolay degree.

He rang the Salvation Army bell for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Walter and Thelma Deal Livingston, his first wife, Belle Freeman Livingston, Sister, Ada Jenkins, and great grandson, Devin Harris. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Laura Aiken Livingston, Daughters, Claire Fields, Kathy Fallin (Scott), sons, Walter Livingston (Deborah), Edward Fallin (Annie), 6 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by his constant and loyal companion, Achmed (his fur baby) His was a life well lived in service to others.

A visitation will be held 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406. An Eastern Star Funeral Service will follow the visitation and begin at 7:30 p.m..

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. April 1, 2023 in Baker McCullough Funeral Homes Hodgson Memorial Chapel.

Interment will occur after the service at Gravel Hill Cemetery, 1499 E US-80, Bloomingdale, Georgia.