John "Tunney" Royster

Mr. John J. "Tunney" Royster, age 92, of Winder, Georgia passed away January 10, 2017 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Mr. Royster had lived in Barrow County for most of his life and was a son of the late John and Elizabeth Brooks Royster. He was preceded by his wife, Lois Dean McDaniel Royster on November 25, 2014. Mr. Royster was a poultry farmer and a member of Whistleville Christian Church. He was an Army Veteran of World War II.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 13, 2017 at 2:00 P M. from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Fumea officiating. The Family will receive friends, Friday, January 13, 2017 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P. M. at the funeral home.

Surviving are Son and Daughter-in-law, Larry and Jackie Royster of Winder, Grandchildren and Spouse, Abby and Will Riley, Leslie Royster, Great Grandchildren, Jack Riley, Blake Riley and Luke Riley, and a host of Nieces and Nephews. Flowers are welcomed, or memorials may be made to Whistleville Christian Church, 83 Patrick Mill Road, Winder, Georgia 30680, The Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 or donate Gideon Bibles in his honor.