It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Curtis Royce (Butler, Ohio), born in Whitesburg, Kentucky, who passed away on September 19, 2018, at the age of 89, 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.

He is survived by : his wives, Snowbirds and Iona M. Royce; his siblings, Bennie Royce, Billy Ray, Paul Clay, Homer Royce, Ruby Sizemore and Shirley Daugherty; his children, Michael Royce (Ellie), Arlene Royce and Gail Rowland (Richard); his grandchildren, Bryan Royce, Cary Royce (Angie), Tommy Royce, Nichol Czarnecki (Michael), Jeremy Rowland (Shaina) and Raymond Rowland (Shelby); his great grandchildren, Gavin, Stella, Kaya, Ethan, Lance, William, Nathan, Olivia, Kira, Anna and Liam; his sister Ludena Beehler; his friends, Jim, Sherri, Kyle Landers, Richard, Faye Wornstaff and Michelle Brunk Boyer; and also, Duke, Tinker, Becky and Flippy. He is also survived by nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center, 6790 Webster St., Dayton, OH 45414 in memory of Curtis.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Inc.