COFIELD – Rupert Edward Liverman, 76, of 216 Wiccacon Road, Cofield, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie.

Mr. Liverman was born in Hertford County and was the son of the late Rupert Owen and Lucy Frances Pearce Liverman.  A retired farmer, he was a member of Harrellsville Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon.  He had also served in the NC National Guard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Burton Liverman; and a sister, Mildred Johnson.

Surviving are his daughter, Anita Gail Liverman; and his son, Louis Edward Liverman and wife, Stephanie, all of Cofield; three brothers, Richard Liverman of Cofield, Ben Liverman of Manchaca, TX and Jim Liverman of Aulander; a half-sister, Lillian Pruden of Merry Hill; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2012 in Harrellsville Cemetery by the Rev. Mark Hall.

Friends may join the family at the residence.

Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, is handling arrangements.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.