John Royer, Jr.
Published in Jennings Daily News November 26, 2023
CROWLEY — A celebration of life for John Royer, Jr., of Crowley, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home.
Rev. Jimmy Broussard will officiate. The family requests visiting hours Monday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary will be recited Monday at 6 p.m. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
John Royer, Jr., 87, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at 4:55 p.m. surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 29, 1936, to John Royer, Sr., and Emma Clement Royer in Morse. In his early years, he was known as “T-John.”
On February 14, 1987, Sandra Williams became John’s spouse. John and Sandra enjoyed many happy times in life; his work, his friends, telling stories and mostly his family. He loved having weekends at the camp, riding motorcycles, deer hunting, fishing and having a few drinks, anything to be with people and friends. He was usually the life of the party wherever he was, and he never met a stranger.
John’s truck driving career lasted more than 60 years. He worked for several companies locally, G&H Seed, John N John and Bubba Morgan Trucking. His proudest years were spent driving his own truck for J&S Trucking as owner operator.
While we mourn John’s physical presence, his enduring love, spirit and wit will be with us always. We will treasure precious moments in our hearts forever.
John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandra Williams Royer, their daughters Betty Royer Richard and her spouse Russell Richard of Duson and Tammy Kibodeaux Pittman of Texas, their son, Todd Kibodeaux of Texas and their daughter in law, Mindy Kibodeaux of Texas.
John is also survived by his grandchildren, Kentry Richard and spouse Tessa of Crowley, Bridget Richard and spouse Katherine, Cody Carroll and Alyssa Pittman, Brittany K. Rozelsky and spouse Bryce, Kristin K. Donigan and spouse Kyle, Taylor Kibodeaux and spouse Angel and Aunchelle Denee Nicole Juell all of Texas. He was also the proud great grandpa to six great grandchildren, Ellen and Leah Richard, Grayson Marino, JT and Luke Donigan, Elizabeth Kibodeaux and Adailynn Rae Corbin Warner.
He is also survived by two brothers in law, Ronnie Williams and Mike “Bear” Williams.
John was preceded in death by his beloved son AJ “Spanky” Royer, his parents, John Royer, Sr., and Emma Clement Royer, his brother Armenie Royer, two sisters Zulma Theresa Royer and Marie Royer Sensat, brother-inlaw, David Larkin, son Terryl Kibodeaux, son in law Larry Pittman and his in-laws AC Williams, Jr. and Nellie Roy Williams.
The pallbearers will be Kentry Richard, Poncho Broussard, Joe John, Bill John, Cody Carroll, Laris Nolan and Mike Royer. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Moore, Joe Murphy, Ronnie Williams, Donovan Royer and Mike Williams.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www. geesey-ferguson.com Arrangements have been made entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.