Royce Mize Obituary
Royce was born on July 25, 1933 in Ben Hur, Virginia to the late Luke Mize ad Mildred Lipps Mize. He proudly served his county in the United States Navy. He loved his country. Royce was a mechanic for several years until his retirement, but he was known for being a jack of all trades as he helped his family and friends with fixing anything and everything. He loved traveling, country music, going to casinos where he enjoyed his favorite game of craps, and just sitting on the porch relaxing with Deborah. Royce was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Jack Mize; sisters, Luelda Mize and Reba Bledsoe Mize.
Those left to cherish his memory are his devoted and loving wife of 31 years, Deborah Mize; son, Thomas Mize and wife Jean of Villa Hills, KY; daughters Karen Mize and Sharon Mize both of Dayton, OH; step son, Joseph Burgan of Frederick, MD; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; along with several nieces and nephews.
A military graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (53 Memorial Avenue, Johnson City, Tennessee 37684) with Pastor Steve Neff officiating and American Legion Hammond Post 3/265 providing military honors. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 AM.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the C-1 Staff of James H. Quillen VA Medical Center as well as VA Home Health Care especially Rebecca Hall, Judy Free, and Cameron Andrews.
Royce Harold Mize and his family are in the care of Powell Valley Funeral Home.
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