Oquilla Royster Obituary
The passing of Oquilla Royster (Roxboro, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 30, 2025 at the age of 74. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Oquilla Royster or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nonie Royster and Nelvin Poole Royster; and his sisters, Geraldine Mitchell and Carolyn Crutchfield. He is survived by: his wife Claudine Short of Granville County; his children, Keisha Royster-Harris of Oxford, Keith Royster (Shavonne) of Buffalo Junction, Virginia, Ronnie Short (Amanda) of Youngsville, Cathy Foye (DeVonne) and Jennifer Jones (Kenneth) of Oxford; his siblings, James Royster (Barbara) of Oxford, Vivian Green (Barry) of Bullock, June Walker (Lloyd) of Durham, Mack Royster (Rosetta) of Graham, Jerry Royster of Buffalo Junction, Virginia, Ruby Royster and Thelma Royster of Durham; and his close friends, Robert Tuck of Oxford, Edward Short of Nelson, Virginia, Lynwood Thornton of Oxford and Ralph Short of Nelson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Blue Wing Missionary Baptist Church (597 Blue Wing Rd, Roxboro, NC 27574). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
