of Bryant, AR
May 29, 1926 - March 1, 2015
Royce Edward Staley Sr, 88, of Bryant, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2015. He was born May 29, 1926 near Furlow, AR, to John W. and Mattie Elmore Staley. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Florence Staley; brothers: Alpheus, John L., Gene, Lloyd, and Doyle; sisters: Lillian Brothers, Elsie Mae Caten, and Aldean Middleton; and his son and daughter-in-law, William C. and Debbi Staley.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Virginia; children: Ed and Connie Staley of Little Rock and Anita and Rodger Woodall of Bryant; grandchildren: Brent and Natalie Staley of Little Rock, Angie and Jordan Johnson of Little Rock, Jenna and John-David Haire of Atlanta, GA, and Becca and Chuck Owens of Maumelle; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters: Martha Hill, Juanita Smith, and Mary Scott.
Royce served in the Pacific theater of WWII as a member of the US Navy. After the war, he founded Staley Electric where he was the president until his retirement in 1991. He continued to stay actively involved in the life of the company and the lives of his co-workers until his death. He was a long-time member of Geyer Springs FBC and a member of the ¬¬Early Adult 5 Men's Sunday school class.
Royce loved to spend his days gardening, mowing, swinging in the yard, visiting family and friends, attending church, hunting with the Staley boys, and eating every day at his home-away-from-home with his second family at Cracker Barrel. He and his wife loved day trips to see loved ones, sharing banana splits, and watching little ones play ball.
**DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER** Mr. Staley's visitation has been postponed until 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 prior to the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 I-30, Little Rock. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR (501)224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Geyer Springs First Baptist Church Building Fund, 12400 I-30, Little Rock, AR 72209 (501)455-3473 or to Our House Shelter, Attn: Georgia Mjartan, PO Box 34155, Little Rock, AR 72203 (501)374-7383 ext 120.
The family would like to thank all of Royce's caregivers over the last few months.
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31 Condolence(s)
candice
Saturday, March 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss will keep your family in prays.
Marlene Milam Kurby
Friday, March 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss.He will be greatly missed.
Clif & Brenda Springer
Friday, March 6, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Royce was always a joy to be around. May the Lord uphold you through these days.
Jenny staley craig
Friday, March 6, 2015
To the staley family, I will be keeping you all in my prayers as you go through this trial in your lives . Royce was a good man and he loved many people. I am blessed to have known him for the short time I was married to Jimbo.
Gail Bishop-Ward
Friday, March 6, 2015
Virginia, Ed, Connie, Brent & Angie, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Royce was a gem! I always enjoyed visiting with him when he came to the office and the many times Bailey and I ran into he and Virginia at Cracker Barrel. I know he is enjoying his time in Heaven and I’m sure he and Will are telling jokes and laughing!
Gail Bishop-Ward
Janis and Bill Sevier
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Ed and Connie and rest of the family so sorry to hear of Mr. Staley 's passing. He was such a nice and wonderful man. He will be missed greatly. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time of great loss.
Joyce Vandegrift Smith
Thursday, March 5, 2015
I'm sad to hear of Mr. Staley's passing. What a blessing he was to so many people. Rest assured his eternity is with our God in Heaven. We still miss our loved ones here though so my prayers will be with all of you as you adjust to life without him in your lives.
Bud & Sharon Northern
Thursday, March 5, 2015
To Ed and Connie, children and grandchildren,
Our prayers and thoughts go with you. Mr. Staley always
had a smile on his face for everyone.
Bud and Sharon
Emily Talley
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Royce was a wonderful friend of mine and Bill's. We are praying for all of you. I know Royce and Bill are having a wonderful time in Heaven. Love and Prayers, Emily
Ginny Wright
Thursday, March 5, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Staley family. I will miss seeing Royce and Virginia at HB'S BBQ.. They always highlighted my day when they would come into eat..
Susan Bondurant
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stacy Middleton
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
It has been a honor being your cook and server for the last 15 years. You will be missed
tammy chandler
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Prayers for the entire family . Mr. Staley will be greatly missed by the entire cracker barrel staff. I knew mr. Staley for ten years from waiting on him and the mrs. Every morning!! He always took the time to ask about my children and husband every day!!!. Very sad !!! And it will definitely not be the same at the barrel. Tammy chandler
Nancy Santini
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
My prayers are with this family. I have so many fond memories of Mr. & Mrs. Staley from serving them at Cracker Barrel over the last 18 years! After finally learning that he really did want his eggs over easy and bacon extra crisp, we were able to form a very pleasant relationship and that we had as many things in common as we did different. He shared many stories with me as well as listened to many of mine. He will be missed!
Tammy s. vignoe
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
My prayers are with you at this time and he has gone to heaven my love is sent to you and your family I so enjoyed taking to you and Mr. Staley when you came in to cracker barrel . You are family
Ted Lawson
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
It has been an honor to have known Royce. He was a real person who stern but always fair. He and Virginia were the besr ever to make a person feel at ease. The world just lost a great man.
Gene and Darlene Bennett
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Our prays are going out for your family in this time of sorry. Royce was always a special person and enjoyed seeing him and talking with him. God Bless all of you
Glenda Young
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Dear Family Members:
It is always a sad time when someone we love dies. I know you have some wonderful memories and have the hope that you will be together again. If it were not for Mr. Staley and his wife, I would not have had the privilege of knowing Anita and her wonderful family. Words are never adequate and it is difficult to express our feelings to the family that remains. I will be thinking of you. You are in my prayers. God give you strength in the weeks and months to come.
Jan Threet
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
To all the Staley Family:
I had many good times at Cracker Barrel with Royce and Virginia as well as at church. They were so thoughtful to consider me and I felt so loved by them. I told Virginia ,when we were at the old church, that she was the most beautiful woman in our church. It was such a shock to see Royce's obit as I had gone into GSFBC to check on something else. May God's grace help you during your time of grief..
Love in Christ, Jan Threet
Camille and John Moriau
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Staley family.
Debra (Williams) Hill
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Virginiaand family.our last visit was at Cracker Barrel last fall. Royce was saying to me how beautiful Virginia was, he always showed how much he loved her and she him.
My father Bee Williams and Mother Justine enjoyed every visit that had with them in later years. Mom and Dad are gone now
Royce and Virgina attended their services.
Our Love to everyone.
Hope we can come and be with you Friday.
Your cousin Debbie
Carlton and Donna Guillory
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
He will be missed. Always enjoyed visiting with him and Virginia at church and at their home. A group of us from the church would go and sing at their home and then go eat at Cracker Barrel afterwards. He and Virginia are such lovely people. He loved the Lord and I know he is rejoicing with our Lord. Love and prayers for the family.
Beverly Runyan Collie
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Staley family.
(My family was the next door neighbor to Staley Electric on Geyer Springs Rd. many years ago.)
Windell Stephens
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
My deepest condolences for your family and many friends. May God comfort and bless you all with the fondest of memories for the precious time you were blessed to have this man in your lives. Peace be upon each and every one.
Gary Davis
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Deepest condolence and sincere sympathy to Eddie and the Staley family.
Michael Johnson
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Mr. R.E Staley
One of the nicest, kindest and most highly respected people God ever put on this earth.
He will be truly missed and thought of daily.
Thoughts & Prayers goes out to the Staley family. God Bless you all!
Fred & Adelle Shemwell
Monday, March 2, 2015
Dear Virginia, Eddie, Connie, Anita and Roger
Our hearts are grieved in Royce's home-going. Our prayers are with you, but you know "his chains are gone, he's been set free." What a glad reunion day as he sees his loved ones but can you imagine his awe when he comes face to face with Jesus. Oh, my. May His peace that passes understanding keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus during this difficult time.
Fred and Adelle
Ginger and Bobby Tarno
Monday, March 2, 2015
We loved Uncle Royce very much, and enjoyed our visits when he came out to see Aunt Martha, Uncle Royce and Aunt Virginia would stop and visit. I had a great respect for them both, they tried to take me in when I graduated from high school to send me to college, but being young and dumb I didn't go, but I grateful for the offer and thank them both. We shared the love of Boston Terriers, talking about gardens, and pecans from the big pecan tree from Grandma's place (which is where we live at now). We will miss him, but we know where he will be resting now. Our prayers go to Aunt Virginia and the rest of the family now. We love you all.
Jeff and Sarah Bennett
Monday, March 2, 2015
We love your family and will be praying for you all during this time.
Cathy Brothers
Monday, March 2, 2015
My condolences to Virginia and the entire Staley Family. Our earthly world has lost a kind and generous man. I will keep you in my prayers.
GARY TRENT JR.
Monday, March 2, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. He was a very good man and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.