William Royster Obituary William Thomas Royster April 28, 1938 － July 25, 2023 Franklin － William Thomas "Bill" Royster, 85, passed away July 25, 2023 in Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Henderson, NC, he was the son of the late William Bannister Royster and Beulah Jackson Royster. Bill was a graduate of Henderson High School and a former operations manager for S. W. Rawls. He retired from Abercrombie Oil Company in Danville after moving from Franklin to Martinsville where he and his wife lived for 37 years. He was a former member of the Franklin Lion‚Äôs Club, Franklin Jaycees, Franklin Little Theater, and Franklin Baptist Church where he sang in their choir for many years. He was an avid golfer. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Rebecca Winstead Royster; a daughter, Tammy R. Bradshaw and her husband, Michael; a brother, Ralph Douglas Royster and his wife Barbara; and two grandchildren, Alexandra Paige Holt and Kristen Grace Holt. Memorial Services will be private. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer‚Äôs Association. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jul. 27, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/William-Royster 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-royster-obituary?id=52558345 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary William Thomas "Bill" Royster, 85, passed away on 25 July 2023. Born on 28 April 1938, he was a graduate of Henderson High School and a former operations manager for S. W. Rawls. He retired from Abercrombie Oil Company in Danville and was an avid golfer. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Memorial services were private. ### The Edited Obituary William Thomas Royster 28 April 1938 - 25 July 2023 Franklin - William Thomas "Bill" Royster, 85, passed away 25 July 2023 in Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Henderson, NC, he was the son of the late William Bannister Royster and Beulah Jackson Royster. Bill was a graduate of Henderson High School and a former operations manager for S. W. Rawls. He retired from Abercrombie Oil Company in Danville after moving from Franklin to Martinsville where he and his wife lived for 37 years. He was a former member of the Franklin Lions Club, Franklin Jaycees, Franklin Little Theater, and Franklin Baptist Church where he sang in their choir for many years. He was an avid golfer. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Rebecca Winstead Royster; a daughter, Tammy R. Bradshaw and her husband, Michael; a brother, Ralph Douglas Royster and his wife Barbara; and two grandchildren, Alexandra Paige Holt and Kristen Grace Holt. Memorial Services will be private. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William Thomas Bill Royster | |---------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | 28 April 1938; Henderson, NC | | Death | 25 July 2023; Southside Regional Medical Center, Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------| | William Thomas Bill Royster | Decedent | Franklin, NC | | Rebecca Winstead Royster | Spouse | Franklin, NC | | William Bannister Royster | Parent | Henderson, NC | | Beulah Jackson Royster | Parent | Henderson, NC | | Tammy R. Bradshaw | Child | Unknown | | Ralph Douglas Royster | Sibling | Unknown | | Barbara Royster | Sibling's Spouse | Unknown | | Alexandra Paige Holt | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kristen Grace Holt | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Bill Royster was a graduate of Henderson High School. 2. He was a former operations manager for S. W. Rawls. 3. Bill retired from Abercrombie Oil Company in Danville. 4. He moved from Franklin to Martinsville where he and his wife lived for 37 years. 5. Bill was a former member of the Franklin Lions Club, Franklin Jaycees, and Franklin Little Theater. 6. He sang in the choir at Franklin Baptist Church for many years. 7. Bill was an avid golfer.