Worth "Steve" Royals - Fair Funeral Home

Worth "Steve" Royals April 21, 1944 - January 20, 2017

Born: Friday Apr 21, 1944

Died: Friday Jan 20, 2017

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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

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Gloria and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I worked with him at Spray Textured Yarns and loved to watch him play softball for Spray Text too. He was always such a great guy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Strutton

Dear, Gloria, Stephanie, Todd & Adam... My heart is broken for all of you right now. Mr. Royals was like a second Daddy to me when Stephanie and I became friends. I have such fond memories of him and he always made us laugh. He is now your angel, and will be with you forever. Sending you love and Light through these diffict times. I love you all.
Terri Czelusniak

Gloria and family, we ar so very sorry to hear of Steve. Know this such an extremely difficult time for you and all the family, but if he couldn't get any better, we all know he is such a much better place. He was a great man and loved sports of all kinds. Thoughts and deepest condolences to all.
Susan & Louis Childrey

Gloria, we are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing, our prayers are with you and your family, may God comfort you all during this time, he was a wonderful person.
James/Portia Strong

Royals Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Steve at Fieldcrest many years ago. He was always a great guy. I wish you peace, comfort and courage to face the days ahead. Cindy Huff
Cindy Huff

Gloria and Family we are so sorry for your loss. I am praying that Christ will give you the strength and comfort over these next few days and the days to come. Joshua 1;9- wherever you go Jesus is always with you no matter what. Love, Zack, Ashley, and Madison Long
The Longs

Gloria and all of your family, so sorry for your loss. May God bless each of you and be close to you during this time.
Marie Burchell

The Jack Satterfield family extends our deepest sympathy.
Jack Satterfield

Gloria, Sincerest sympathy to you and your family in your hour of deep sorrow. May the Lord comfort you with His love and give you peace.
Jane Harris

My heart is saddened today as one of my role models in my youth has passed. I first met Steve as my traveling team coach at the Spray YMCA in 1966. He was like a father to me during those years. He has touched many young people lives and moulded self esteem and encouragement to push with your best. He would always tease me about my death grip handshake. May God bless the family and comfort you during this time of loss in your life. I don't have to tell you what a great man he was, you experienced it as well.
Tommy Griffin

Gloria-- We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our deepest sympathy.
Ann & Bob Hawkins

Adam, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. - Joni Stout
Joni Stout

Gloria, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless each of you during this time.
Sarah Talley Pierce

My prayers for your family. He was always smiling and making jokes. He will be missed by many.
allison lindblom

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