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John Royster Obituary
Born in Dinwiddie County, he was the son of the late Edward Graves and Elizabeth Owen Royster. Mr. Royster was a former co-owner of Randolph Motors in Hopewell and was a charter member of the Hopewell Optimist Club. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was the oldest living High Priest in the area. Mr. Royster was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Nannie Martin Royster, and a granddaughter, Rhonda Johnson.
He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Royster Johnson and husband, Lidge; son, John G. Royster Jr. and wife, Anne; grandchildren, Angela J. Mitchell, Derrick A. Johnson, Christopher A. Johnson, Eric T. Royster, Laura Anne R. Moxley, B. Scott Royster, J. Shannon Royster and Kristin R. Smith; 29 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sarah Bailey, Doris Boydand Rachel Winn; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Prince George, with Bishop Robert A. Vance officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Hopewell Optimist Club, 1400 Lynchburg St., Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Mary Dobbs
December 30, 2009
I am very sorry Nancy about the lost of your Father. I loved him and his wife very much. He has and always will be a big part in my life for he helped me to Heal, With The Love That He Had For Heavenly Father. My prayers are with you and your family.
Carolyn Martin
December 29, 2009
Larry and I were deeply saddened to hear of Uncle John's passing but are thankful that his last hours were spent with a good friend and loved one and that he enjoyed his time. He will be missed by all who loved him and to them we extend our deepest sympathy.
Allison Beers Carrier
December 29, 2009
I know that my Redeemer lives.
He lives my kind wise heavenly Friend,
He lives and loves to the end.
He lives and while he lives I'll sing,
He lives my Prophet,Priest and King.
He lives and grants me daily breath,He lives and I shall conquer death.
He lives my mansion to prepare,
He lives to bring me safely there.
To my family, It is always sad to lose a loved one,but the memories and the love will always be with us and I know that we will be with them again.
Love Allison
and Elaine
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