ROBERT EARL ROYSTER


FRANKLINTON-- Funeral services for Robert Earl Royster, 68, who died Saurday, Jan. 3, 2015, were held at Hawkins Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Franklinton on Saturday, Jan. 10. Interment will be held in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in Baltimore, Md.

He was born in Henderson to Susie Bell Brodie- McDougald and the late Robert William Royster. He was educated in the Baltimore, Md., school system and later joined the armed forces. He was employed with the B&O Railroad as an engineer before relocating to Franklinton, where he prepared tax returns.

He was married to the late Beverly Arlene Royster from which union three children were born.

Surviving: mother, Susie Bell Brodie-McDougald; children, Velacia, Antoine, Robert Jr., Tiera and LaKiesha; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Cutchins Funeral Home, Franklinton.