Robert Bob"" Neal Livingston, Capt., USN, Ret.

LIVINGSTON- Robert "Bob" Neal Livingston, Capt. USN, RET, 78, passed away on September 24, 2009, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on November 12, 1930, in Anniston, Alabama, to William H. and Francis M. Livingston. Bob is survived by his wife, Evelyn M. Livingston; his two children, Tracy L. Bruton and Taylor L. Hudgins; five grandchildren, Aaron Bruton, Colin Bruton, Tyler Bruton, Triston Hudgins, Cameron Hudgins; and one great grandchild, Carson Bruton. He is also survived by a sister, Sara L Romney and her husband, Van; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob learned to fly while in college at Auburn in 1951. He entered the Navy in 1952 during the Korean War and received his wings and commission in 1954. He was a participant in the first strikes in North Vietnam on August 5, 1964 and subsequently made five more deployments to Vietnam during the war, the last aboard the USS Constellation in 1973 as the Operations Officer. Bob was selected for the Naval Test Pilot School in 1959 and after graduating served in the Service Test Division. He attended the USNPGS, 1966-68, earning a degree in engineering science and a masters degree in business administration. Upon graduation, he was selected for command of Attack Squadron 147. Bob subsequently commanded VA-122, VX-5, NAS Beeville and was the commander of Training Airwing Three. His last assignment was as head of a highly classified project in Naval Intelligence. Bob retired from the Navy in May 1983. Following his retirement, he worked for the BDM Corp. in Albuquerque, NM as Director of Special Programs. In 1989 he joined WILLCO Consultants Inc. and worked with the DOE and Sandia National Laboratories. Awards include the Legion of Merit (2), Bronze Star, Air Medal (10), Defense Meritorious Service Metal, and the Meritorious Service Metal. He was a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and is a member of Tailhook Association, Daedalians, ANA and TROA. In 2002 he was selected as a member of the Navy's prestigious Golden Eagles. In Lieu of flowers please make contributions to The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) or Charity of choice. Robert's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010