Royce Ray McQueary, 78, of Russell Springs, KY was born on June 15, 1944 and departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown.
Royce was a former Russell County Road Department employee having served as foreman and was a farmer. His favorite pastime, when he was younger, was showing his prized mules. Royce won several local and state competitions with the mules over the years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Tina Flanagan McQueary; one son, Mark McQueary; one sister, Vivian Eastham; and a brother, Glenville McQueary.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Vickie (Dwight) Richards of Jamestown
2 sons: Darrell (Janet) McQueary and Timothy McQueary, both of Russell Springs
1 daughter-in-law: Allison McQueary of Russell Springs
10 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren
3 brothers: Ronald (Wanda) McQueary, Larry (LaDonna) McQueary and Jimmy (Jeanie) McQueary of Russell Springs
A host of nieces, nephews, family & friends
Funeral Service: Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday
Interment: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.