Lovingly written by his family~

George L. Royster, 80, Joplin, Missouri, loving husband and father, passed away Wednesday,
January 22, 2025, peacefully at home after a battle with cancer.  He spent his final days
surrounded by his family that he loved deeply.

George was born on December 21, 1944, in La Russell, Missouri to Henry and Dorothy "Hill"
Royster.  He graduated from Miller High School in Miller, Missouri in 1962, and from Missouri
State College, Joplin, Missouri in 1972.

In 1964, George married the love of his life, Marie A. Hurst, and together they shared 60
beautiful years of marriage and raised three children. George dedicated himself to providing for
his family, working at Ace Electric and Cardinal Scales, but his true passion was his construction
company, Royster Homes. For over 30 years, he worked side by side with his son, Jeffrey,
building custom homes.

A man of deep faith, George was devoted to his relationship with Jesus Christ and attended
Central Christian Center in Joplin, Missouri. He often used his carpentry skills to serve family,
friends, and neighbors. Always willing to lend a hand, George frequently went out of his way to
help those in need. Known for his kind, gentle, and compassionate spirit, he loved his family
above all else and would work tirelessly, from sunup to sundown, to ensure that everyone around
him was taken care of.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dorothy Royster, his son, Brett Eugene
Royster; four sisters, Violet Smith, Wynona Gambala, Josephine Sexton, and Dorlene Dunback;
and one brother, Cecil Royster.

He is survived by his wife Marie (Hurst) Royster; his children, Jeffery Royster (Lana) of Galena,
Kansas, and Zoie Russell (Robert) of Joplin, Missouri; five grandchildren, Cameron Royster
(Amanda), Caitlyn Moss (Evan), Zachary Flock, Konner Flock, and Bailey Flock; three great
grandchildren, Cora Royster, Ellie and Nora Moss; five sisters, Shirley Marian, Arlene Smith
(Huey), Osa Mae Martin, Cora Boggs (Mitchell), and Doris West (Ray); and a host of nieces and
nephews.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 5th, 2:00 pm. at Stone Bible Chapel, 5130
Lawrence 2070, La Russell, MO.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, MO.