Fred Lewis Royster

Fred Lewis Royster obituary, Durham, NC

Fred Lewis Royster

Fred Royster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 23, 2026.
Mr. Fred Lewis Royster, 86, is known to family and friends as Puddin. He was born on July 17, 1939. He departed this life on January 20, 2026 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC .

Funeral Arrangements:

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 31, 2026 | Visitation: 10:30 am | Funeral: 11:00 am

Place of Service: Victorious Praise Fellowship 2116 Page Road Durham NC 27703

Interment: Markham Memorial Gardens

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January 27, 2026

Teresa Gupton posted to the memorial.

January 26, 2026

Delisa Brown posted to the memorial.

January 23, 2026

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Teresa Gupton

January 27, 2026

I am so sorry to her of Mr. Royster's passing. I worked with him at Wachovia Bank. He always had a smile on his face every time I saw him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the family. Always remember the happy times and know he is now with God our Savior.

Delisa Brown

January 26, 2026

My condolences to the Royster Family

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January 27, 2026

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January 26, 2026

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January 23, 2026

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