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Royster, John G.Monday, December 28, 2009
John Graves Royster, Sr., 91, of Hopewell, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. 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 Boyd, and Rachel Winn; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30th at the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 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 Street, Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. Condolences
To the whole family of Brother John Royster, May you be comforted during this sad time, blessed to know that he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and know that he was loved by many. He was a stalwart member of our church. We looked forward to seeing his smiling face every Sunday and to shake his warm hand. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do please call. We love your family. Posted by: Larry and Mary Stanley at February 11, 2010 10:07 AMMr. Royster, Sincerely, John, I am very sorry for your loss especially during the Holiday Season. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God be with you. Whawn Posted by: Whawn Allen at December 31, 2009 09:56 AMTo John, Anne and children. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. All our love and prayers at this difficult time. Debbie Heretick Smollich Posted by: Debbie Heretick Smollich at December 30, 2009 09:01 PMJohn was a wonderful man. He would always take a special interest in me when I left my car with him in the shop at Randolph Motors.My thought and prayers go out to the family. Dennis Bickings Posted by: Dennis Bickings at December 30, 2009 04:23 PMPlease accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. Sincerely, Chaouki "joe" Baassiri Posted by: Chaouki "joe" Baassiri at December 30, 2009 03:32 PMPlease accept my deepest sympathy. You are all in my prayers. Posted by: Vanessa Walker at December 30, 2009 01:14 PMI am sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Mr. Royster, I am sorry for your loss. May the Almighty God rest the soul of your father in eternal peace. Daniel Ernesto Posted by: Daniel Ernesto at December 30, 2009 10:43 AMI am sorry to learn of your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. It is truly a blessing that he knew the Lord and is at home with Him. Peace, Mark Terry Posted by: Mark Terry at December 30, 2009 10:04 AMMy prayers for you and your family, hoping that the you remember the days of joy and the moments that make you smile at this time of loss and grief and know that our Lord has a place for your love one.
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