- Date Of Birth: October 27, 1925
- Date Of Death: January 30, 2009
- State: Illinois
Royce Darrah, 83, of Galesburg, died on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital surrounded by his family he loved.
Royce was born on October 27, 1925 in Blandensville, the son of Fred and Jessie Roll Darrah. He was married to Margaret Rennie, Jessie Morris, and Bette Melvin. All have preceded him in death. Royce is survived by a daughter Valerie (Matthew) Maguire of Galesburg, grandson, Dustin Maguire, sister, Betty Wisner, and a brother, Fred (Jackie) Allen. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessieanne in 1998, one brother, Leslie, and three sisters, Louise, Jane, and Donna.
Royce served in World War II as an Army medic. Royce was a self-employed beautician for 40 years. He owned his own shop, Sirprise. Royce belonged to the Elks Lodge #894 and the American Legion. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
