Royce Edward Church, Sr. passed away on March 28, 2019 in Southaven, Mississippi.

He leaves to cherish many years of fond memories and a lifetime of devotion to his wife Sylvia Church. He also leaves his sons, Glenn Church, James Church (Christy), Gary Church, Eddie Church (Angela), John Burchfield (Jeana) and Mark Davis; daughters, Penni Joyner, Mala White (Barry) and Debbie Murray (Roger); fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren; and a brother, Ray Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward Church and Nezzie Kitchen.

Royce was a devoted husband and a 32 year veteran truck driver with the Kroger Company, as well as the recipient of the Safe Driver Award for each of these years.  He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge.