Charles (Chuck) William Royse, Sr.

Charles (Chuck) William Royse, Sr., 85, of Callahan, FL passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born in Blackhawk, OH, on August 2, 1939, to the late John Royse and Lena Christina Royse. Charles proudly served in the United States Army for 12 years. He later retired from General Truck.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son: Ronald Kirchner; grandson: Scott Beasley; and great-grandson: Aaron Jerrell.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years: Marion Brigitte Mensch Royse; 3-children: Florence Ann Gleason (Russ), Tanja Melanie Andrews, and Charles William Royse, Jr.; brother: Ernest Royse; 6-grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home-Callahan Chapel with Robert Steverson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 2:30 PM.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.srfhcallahan.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home – Callahan Chapel, 617365 Brandies Avenue, Callahan, FL is honored to serve the Royse family.