Wayne Thomas Livengood
November 10, 1936 ~ February 8, 2026
Born in:
Pinehurst , NC
Resided in:
Carthage, NC
Wayne Thomas Livengood, age 89, Carthage, transitioned peacefully to the Lord on February 8, 2026, following an extensive rehabilitation period due to a stroke. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born in Pinehurst on November 10, 1936. He was the oldest son of Queen Esther (Hough) and Thomas (Tom) Robert Livengood of the Hillcrest area near Carthage. NC.
Wayne was a Christian, an outstanding educator, and a bluegrass musician. He was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Carthage, where he was an active deacon and Sunday School teacher. Wayne was a graduate of Farmlife High School and North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He taught shop, horticulture, and agriculture at West End High School and Aberdeen High School and technology at Pinecrest High School. He taught technology for Sandhills Community College for decades.
He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Robert Max Livengood.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 44 years, Alice Futral Livengood, daughters Heidi Livengood Chalflinch (James Brewer) of Carthage. Katrina Livengood Wallace (Brian) of Sanford and Felicia Mercer Phillips (Lee) of Carthage; five grandchildren, Philip Picerno (Amanda) of Carthage, Caleb Chalflinch (Maria) of Carthage, Maudie Chalflinch Cole (Cory) of Sanford, Samuel Bennett of Carthage, and Luke Cunningham of Vass. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested that family and friends consider giving contributions in Wayne’s memory to the Baptist Children’s Home of North Carolina, P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361.
Services entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.
Services
Memorial Service: February 10, 2026 4:00 pm
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home
402 Saunders Street
Carthage, NC 28327
910.947.2224
https://pinesfunerals.com/
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What a Blessing Wayne Livengood was! I truly admired and respected this wonderful man during the years we worked together at Sandhills Community College. He was the epitome of a Good Christian Man, always had a smile on his face and always asked you how you were doing! Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers. I know I will see my sweet friend again…..
The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Wayne was a very nice man. I loved to hear him and Max sing and play. Gale Wood
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Wayne
for many years at Sandhills Community College.
He was always kind and helpful. It was a joy
to work with him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Harlan McCaskill
I was a part time student who worked at SCC during the summer months for 3 years in the business office and with Neva Upchurch. Mr. Livengood always remembered me and asked about me when I returned each May. He was so kind and thoughtful each time I would see him. I send prayers to the family and I know he is rejoicing in heaven.
So sorry for your loss. Wayne helped me and my dad on some projects, he was a very good person. Loved his music.
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God bless waynes soul.
Wayne was my favorite teacher at West End High School and a fellow brother in Christ. Glad we were able to have dinner together when I was in N.C. a few years ago. We will meet again in Heaven around the throne of God.
Wayne was one of the nicest guys that our Heavenly Father ever let live on earth. Deepest sympathy to Alice and all the family.
I first became acquainted with Wayne when I started working at SCC in the 70’s. His office in audio visual was directly across from mine on the second floor of Stone Hall, so our paths crossed many times. He was always willing to help out. I never saw Wayne without a smile on his face. He was a true southern gentleman. My sincere sympathy to all of Wayne’s family. Jim Soufas