Nerry Livingston, Sr.

New Iberia – Funeral services will be held at Pellerin Funeral Home at 11:00 am Thursday, January 2, 2025, for Nerry Livingston, Sr., 89, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.

Rev. Wilfred Johnson will officiate.

Entombment will follow at Beau Pre Cemetery in Jeanerette.

Visitation will be at Pellerin Funeral Home from 8:00 am until 11:00 am Thursday.

Nerry Livingston, Sr. was born in Iberia Parish, Louisiana on February 4, 1935, to the late Elyana Broussard and Willie Dudley Livingston. He proudly served our country in the United States Army at Fort Baker, CA.

Mr. Livingston obtained a master’s degrees in mathematics. He was a distinguished high school teacher who committed his life to education and was a proud member of the St. Martin Parish School Board, where he inspired countless students in the subjects of math and chemistry. His passion for teaching extended beyond the classrooms; it ignited a love for learning in many young minds, which they carried with them throughout their lives.

Nerry was a devoted member and deacon of Little Zorah Baptist Church, where his faith and commitment to service were evident. He embraced life as a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., where brotherhood and lifelong friendships flourished, creating bonds that enriched his life and the lives of others.

Nerry's love for reading and solving math problems reflected a curious mind that never ceased to explore and learn. His hobbies were not merely pastimes; they showcased his thirst for knowledge and his desire to think critically, qualities that he often imparted to his students and peers.

Mr. Livingston is survived by loving wife of 62 years, Emma Dell Jefferson Livingston; a son, Nerry Livingston, Jr. (Dion) of Cypress, Texas; brother, Claude Wilson (Rhita) of Oakland, California; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald “J.D.” “Champ” Livingston, Sr.

Nerry will be remembered as a man who dedicated his life to uplifting others through education, service, and friendship. May he rest in peace.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560 (337-365-3331).