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Joseph Royce Obituary
04/25/2025
Joseph William Royce, originally of Tyler, Texas, and longtime resident of Houston, Texas, died on Friday, April 25, 2025 while visiting family in Wichita, Kansas. He was 84 years old and recently retired from the practice of law.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be published at a later date, with information on a celebration of life service to be held in Houston.
Please visit Mr. Royce's online memorial tribute at www.dlwichita.com to share memories or condolences with the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Christopher Lapple
June 3, 2025
God bless you my friend and fraternity brother. You were a true jewel and gentleman. It was my privilege to call you my friend and brother.
In coelo qui es est-In heaven there is rest.
Farewell,
Chris Lapple
Frank W. Stowell, III
May 14, 2025
What a fine man. My condolences to all for the loss. I had the honor to meet Joe through his generous actions towards Texas Children's Hospital. May he rest in eternal peace. God bless his soul.
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