Worth “Steve” Royals, 72, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Countryside Manor of Stokesdale, NC.  

A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 11:00 am in Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  

Mr. Royals was born in Oxford, NC on April 21, 1944 to the late Reverend Worth B. Royals and Aldine Ewards Royals.  A 1962 graduate of North Rowan High School in Spencer, NC and he attended one year at Brevard College.  He was employed by Fieldcrest Mills, Spray Textured Yarns, Eden Impressions, owner of Division One, and then retired from Tiger Tech. Mr. Royals mentored many young men by coaching them in various sports.  He played and coached softball for 23 years.  He also served on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club.

Mr. Royals is survived by his wife of 52years, Gloria Hondros Royals of the home; daughter, Stephanie Almon and husband, James; sons, Todd Royals and wife Amanda and Adam Royals and wife, Betsy; grandchildren, Matt, Blake, Cross, Natalie, Tanner and Harlow; step-grandchildren, Hope, Faith, and Alijah Davis; great-grandchildren, Chloe; brothers, Randall Royals and wife, Virginia, Brent Royals and wife, Jackie and his sister, Rosanne Martin.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (10 – 11am) and other times at the home.

At Steve’s request memorial contributions may be made to either, Rockingham County Humane Society, 205 Boone Rd, Eden, NC 27288; Alzheimer’s Association of North Carolina, 3739 National Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612 or the American Diabetic Association, 2418 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com