Kenneth Fred Royse, 77, passed into eternal peace on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was a son of the late Amly and Lena Royse.
Mr. Royse spent his life as a servant leader. He was a veteran of the US Army. He chose a career in social work, working as the regional manager for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. He volunteered his time to the United Way, serving as president. In retirement, he found fulfillment volunteering for Living Waters for the World, installing water purification systems, and educating communities in rural Belize about clean water. He also loved nature and the outdoors, including fishing, canoeing, & camping. Church and family were a central part of Mr. Royse’s life. He served the Lord as an elder at the Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green.
SURVIVORS:
Former spouse: Maxine Royse
1 son: Brian Royse & wife Mary of Lexington, KY
1 daughter: Amy Kern & husband Ed of Wyomissing, PA
3 grandsons: Riley, Spencer, and Matthew
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Dan Royse and his sister, Mildred Cundiff.
A small private ceremony will be held at the Royse Family Cemetery in Columbia, KY on Sunday, August 29, 2021 with Dr. Matthew Covington officiating.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Living Waters for the World (livingwatersfortheworld.org).
Arrangements have been entrusted to J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel in Bowling Green, KY.
This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
