Mr. Fred Lewis Royster, 86, is known to family and friends as Puddin. He was born on July 17, 1939. He departed this life on January 20, 2026 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC .
Funeral Arrangements:
Funeral Service: Saturday, January 31, 2026 | Visitation: 11:30 am | Funeral: 12:00noon
Place of Service: Victorious Praise Fellowship 2116 Page Road Durham NC 27703
Interment: Markham Memorial Gardens
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JAMES DEESE sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Fred Lewis Royster - January 28, 2026
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Royster family. Bro. Fred was a true dear friend until the end. He will truly be missed. Lovingly, Theodore and Jennifer Rascoe
My heart and prayers go out to the Royster family I will miss him I thank god for sharing him in my life we will miss him definitely At Croasdale farm forever much love
To Brad and Carolyn and the entire Royster family my deepest condolences in the passing of your father, father in-law. It is my prayer πthat the Lord will give you all strength during this difficult time!!! Much β€οΈ Elder Lula Hemby
My Heart Goes Out To The ENTIRE Royster Family...ESPECIALLY Fred's Daughter Koketa And His Granddaughter, My Spiritual Niece, Ny'Asia Green-Royster...JUST REMEMBER, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST MAKES NO MISTAKES; HE NEVER HAS NOR NEVER WILL...JESUS CHRIST KNEW IT WAS TIME FOR Fred To Rest IN HIS ARMS...ONE DAY, WE WILL SEE Mr. Fred Royster AGAIN In Paradise...Heaven...Until Then, May THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, HIDE US BEHIND THAT OLD RUGGED CROSS AND COVER US IN HIS PRECIOUS BLOOD; COVER US IN THE CROSS AND HIDE US BEHIND HIS PRECIOUS BLOOD...βοΈβοΈβοΈπππππππππππππ―π―π―β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
My condolences and prayers are with the family.
No matter how old we are, it's never easy to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. Please accept my deepest condolences.. Rosalyn C.
Kenneth Royster and siblings very sorry to hear that your father had transition to his heavenly home. May memories bring comfort during this difficult time.
"I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for strength comfort and peace during this difficult time to the entire Royster family." Desma Alston and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The Torain family
Condolences from the Fuquay Family
Condolences and prayers for the Royster family. Fred was a great guy and always had a friendly smile on his face. I used to make contact with Fred in church when visiting from Alaska. May the Lord bless the Royster family during your time of sorrow. Brother Fred, Please save me a seat and I'll see you up in heaven someday.
McCoy Rogers San Antonio, Texas
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