Harold Lee Royse Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Harold Lee Royse, 67, a lifetime resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 with his family at his side. He was born December 1, 1954 to Troy Wilburn and Wilma Olive (Fletcher) Royse. Harold attended Pershing, Muskogee West High and graduated from Muskogee High School with the class of 1973. He married Gail Whittiker on July 5, 1979 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They shared 48 years of marriage and memories together. Harold will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing; especially chasing rabbits with his brother Jerry and uncle Herb. He was always chasing big whitetail bucks or big spring gobblers. He really enjoyed sitting on his front porch shooting the bull with anybody and everybody, reading his Bible and sharing the gospel with folks. Harold loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids (and his puppies). He was so proud of them and loved them very much. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy Wilburn Royse and Wilma Fletcher Royse; brothers, Darrell, Wayne and Jerry Royse; sisters, Shirley Royse Burnes and Jo Evelyn Royse Rolland. Harold is survived by Gail Whittiker Royse; sons, Brian Lee Royse and Brandon Kyle Royse; grandsons, Bryar Lane Royse and Boone Kyle Royse; granddaughters, Emma Beth Royse and Gracelyn Jo Royse; sister, Helen Brassfield; brother, Ronnie Royse; mother-in-law, Marie Whittiker; sisters-in-law, Geneva Kaye Beaver and Linda Royse; brothers-in-law, Steve Whittiker, Roger Whittiker and wife Jan, Jerry Whittiker and wife Debbie, Larry Whittiker and wife Jan, and Kenneth Burnes; bonus sons, Trent Herriman and Allan Bemo; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. Harold’s life will be celebrated at 11AM, Monday, May 23, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Kenny Payne officiating. The family would like to express a very special “Thank you” to Good Shepherd Hospice for the excellent care that was given to Harold and his family. Erica, Melissa, Shirley, Darla, Amber and Chaplain Jeff; you all were amazing. A very special friend, Trish White, “Thank you” for all your help and support when needed the most. “Thank you” Dinky Lee and Bella Royse for the comfort and entertainment. Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 N York St, Muskogee, OK 74403. Condolences can be made to the family at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.

Harold Lee Royse

December 1, 1954 - May 15, 2022