Mr. Thomas Beverly Royston, Jr.

July 20, 1935 - August 13, 2017

Memorial Service for Mr. Thomas Beverly Royston, Jr., 82, of Dadeville, will be Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Dadeville First United Methodist Church. Rev. Michael Carver will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Mr. Royston passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on July 20, 1935 in Five Points, Alabama to Thomas B. Royston, Sr. and Josephine Kitchens Royston. He was an active member of Dadeville First United Methodist Church. He was retired from the US Department of Agriculture, Alabama National Guard, and the City of Dadeville. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn Jean Bonner Royston of Dadeville; daughters, Susan Storey (Scott) of Camp Hill and Joyce Smith (Wayne) of Dadeville; son, Thomas B. Royston, III (Jenny) of Huntsville; grandchildren, Kathryn McGraw (Michael), Mallory Beck (Jerime), Melissa Smith, Elizabeth Storey, Melody McNees, and Gannon McNees; and great-grandson, Matthew McGraw. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Evelyn Brazell and Betty Jean Royston. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to the Dadeville First United Methodist Church, 140 W. LaFayette Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home in Camp Hill/Dadeville is in charge of the arrangements.