John Howard “Skip” Royeton, 71, of Henderson, NV passed away April 22, 2104 at St. Rose Dominican Hospital.
He was a retired USN Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class. He enjoyed photography, computers & electronic gadgets, supporting veterans and really enjoyed playing practical jokes. Prior to his auto accident in 2000, he enjoyed the outdoors and traveling with his wife. He loved his family and was proud to be a grandfather and great grandfather.
Skip was a member of the LDS Henderson Ward.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 30 years, Pamela Denise Dill Royeton, daughter Charla Watkins (husband, George) of Georgia, two grand daughters Amber Watkins of Alabama & Trisha Scott (husband, Joseph) of Georgia, three great grand daughters Gabrielle, Camillia, & Cora, and one great grandson, Tristian.
He is also survived by brother Raymond T Royeton, sister Pamela McGhee, both of California, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father John W. Royeton, mother Carol M Goss and brother Bruce E Royeton,
Funeral services held Saturday May 3, 2014, 1:00 pm at the LDS Cholla St Chapel. Services presided by Br. Kelwin Perkins. Pallbearers Lowell Hafen, Bucky Neal, Delray Blau, Parley Byington, James Smith and Mikel Conrad.
Interment at Veteran’s Cemetery, Boulder City, NV, May 5th, 2014. Dedication of grave by Lowell Hafen.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard His call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
to laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
O yes, these things too, I will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full I savored much,
good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee . .
God wanted me now. He set me free.
Arrangements under the direction of Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, Henderson, NV.
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