John Raymond Poythress Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Raymond Poythress of Fort Benton, Montana, born in San Antonio, Texas, who passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his wife Katherine Royland. He is survived by: his siblings, Biff Poythress (Melody), Joe Poythress, Rick Poythress (Liz), David Poythress (Tracey) and Mary Hughes (Tari); and his stepchildren, Nicholas Royland (Tory) and Jerilynn Royland. He is also survived by nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a local animal shelter or to LIHEAP through Opportunity's Inc. in John's memory.