Fred M. Royce
Fred M. Royce passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 78; he was born on January 2, 1948, and was a resident of Bell Oak, Michigan.
Our loving husband, dad, grandpa and brother took his last breath and gained his wings on March 30, 2026.
He was born on Jan. 2, 1948 to Russell and Martha (Anderson) Royce. He was the youngest son of 8 children. Fred started working at an early age on a neighbor's farm and learned to drive trucks.
Fred proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and became a diesel mechanic for the motor pool. He was stationed in TX, NY, AK and finished his time at KI Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan.
After his release from the Air Force, he married the love of his life, Jody VanRiper, on Oct. 28, 1972. He continued his career in trucking and drove for many companies. He finally hung up his trucker hat giving him more time to enjoy the loves of his life, especially his 10 grandkids. He taught his love of farm life, camping, and trucks to all of his family. He was a handyman who would fix just about anything. He was the original "MacGyver". He also had a love for gardening, lego building, feeding the birds and to watch wildlife. Fred loved to travel to the UP and many trips to the Caribbean.
He was a member of the Webberville United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed being the "bagman" for the chicken dinners. Fred was also a member of the American Legion Post 296. He supported many veteran assemblies at the local schools, and was also a member of the Webberville Garden Club.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, Jody of 53 years; his children: Rachel (Jeran) Johnson, Hannah (Jeremy) Johnson, Jessie (Gabe) Modert; his grandkids: Simon, Titus, Ava, Olivia, Luke, Zack, Madeline, Faith, Phoebe and Candice; his adopted daughters: Julie (Jim) Hath and Jeannie (Nick) Bosworth; his adopted grandkids: Jordan, Cassie and Lauren; his 4 brothers and 2 sisters; and many other special family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
A Celebration of life service will be held Friday, April 10, 2026, 11am at the Webberville United Methodist Church, 4215 E Holt Rd, Webberville, MI 48892, with a luncheon to follow. In Fred's honor, please wear something flannel or patriotic.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in his memory to the Webberville United Methodist Church for the padded chairs fund, the Webberville Garden Club for the Gold Star Memorial Fund, or to American Legion Post 296.
Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home, Williamston, Michigan. Please visit the website to leave online condolences.
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