Mr. Loving was born August 16, 1956 in Oklahoma, to the late Marilyn (Gammon) Loving and Hal Joseph Loving. The family moved to Livingston when Eston was still a child and attended Livingston School. Eston went to be with the lord Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at a local hospital. Mr. Loving was a long-time resident of Livingston.
As a young man he worked for Leonard Davis at Penwaugh Marina, where he would meet his future wife and in-laws. He worked for Global Marine Drilling Company for 27 years, starting out in the Gulf of Mexico he worked his way up, becoming a toolpusher working mostly off the Coast of West Africa. After retiring from the oil industry he spent 10 years employed by TDCJ which he also retired from.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman with a passion for sharing those activities with the people around him. Eston never met a stranger, if you knew him there is a good chance you were asked to go fishing. There aren't many men who knew Lake Livingston as well as he did. To Eston, there was nothing better than a Spring morning easing out of the mouth Penwaugh Slough, just at day break; being greeted by calm smooth waters reflecting the colors of the morning sky. He would take his hat off, store it away and to a first time passengers surprise, would hammer down on the throttle to his bass boat sending him and his passenger flying to their next adventure.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Marilyn Gammon and Hal Loving. Survivors include his, wife of 45 years, Marilyn Loving, son Eston D. Loving, daughter Lesley Loving and son-in-law Jason Thomas, Aunt Genova Capps, grandchildren Jamin Ayers, Izzadora Loving and Ruby Loving, brother and family; Travis Loving, Juli Loving, Tyler Loving and Rachel Loving, sister and family; Sonya Bishop, Paul Bishop, Clint Bishop, Amy Bishop and Lacy Harrison. He will he missed by friends and family and all that knew him.
The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences(11)
Todd Raymond Tatum
Livingston, TX Wednesday, March 2, 2022 I worked with Eston for ten years, he is a great friend and the best memories I have is he and I going out juggin for catfish on Livingston. With that said he would almost always try and knock me out with his push pole.Love you Brother Eston.
GOD bless the Loving family
Tim Thompson
Livingston, TX Monday, September 7, 2020 A good man from a good family. Wish there were more like Eston.Darryl Hoover
Shepherd, TX Saturday, September 5, 2020 Worked with Mr. Loving at Polunsky. Very good memories with him on the Row. He enjoyed fishing more than anything I believe. He didn't know a stranger. He would give you the shirt off of his back for sure. Very kind and funny man. He loved a good laugh. Praying for the family in this time. RIP Loving!Jacinda Lewis
Livingston, TX Saturday, September 5, 2020 sending lots of love your way.Juli and Travis
Houston, TX Friday, September 4, 2020 Eston never knew a stranger and was a force of nature in every thing he did. We are grieved by his loss.Jeremy Yates
Livingston, TX Thursday, September 3, 2020 I met Mr. Loving at TDCJ. He never stopped training. No matter how long you had been there he would teach you something. He was a great mentor and I will always remember him. He will be missed.Ray Stubbs
Lufkin, TX Wednesday, September 2, 2020 I've known Eston and his family many years. Hunted and fished together. He always had a kind word. Always greeted me with "Hey little brother". I'm so sorry for the families loss. Lots of cherished memories. R.I.P.John Watkins
Rye, TX Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Worked with Mr Loving at Polunsky unit. He helped mentor me. Enjoyed talking and working with him. Good man.Jeff Woodward
Livingston, TX Wednesday, September 2, 2020 He will be missed by all who new himRobin
Livingston, TX Wednesday, September 2, 2020 He was a joy to be around he could and would make you laugh. I was and am just a kid to him and im ok with that, i will always miss his big bear hugs. He knew how to make this kids day. Thanks for sharing him with us.Eva Wood
Livingston, TX Tuesday, September 1, 2020 I have known Eston for many years. Met him and his family when we were children. I also worked with him at TDCJ. So very sorry for your families loss.He was a very sweet and kind man. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.