Kenneth L. Royse

SERVICES: 2:00 PM Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church with Elder Stephen Porter, of the Primitive Baptist Church of Paducah, and Dr. Jerry Lane, officiating.BURIAL: Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Royse was born July 19, 1925 in Elk City, Oklahoma. He married Ruby Bozeman on December 22, 1946 in Elk City. He received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. He had been a resident of Pampa since 1959 where he owned and operated Royse Animal Hospital until his retirement earlier this year. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Royse was a life member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and was a life member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. He was a board member of the Top O' Texas Rodeo Association for 17 years, and was a past board president. He was a member and former director of the Pampa Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Royse served as veterinarian for the Top O' Texas Livestock Show for over 20 years and was active in FFA and 4-H for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Royse, and by 2 brothers, Dr. Paul Royse, and Sam Royse.SURVIVORS: Wife: Ruby Royse of the home. 1 Son: James Lowell "Jim" Royse of Pampa. 1 Sister: Lucille Stewart of Elk City, Oklahoma. 1 Brother: T. A. "Ted" Royse of Elk City, Oklahoma. 1 Grandson: John T. Royse of Fort Worth; several nieces and nephews; and close friends: Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Smith of Elk City, OK; Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Smith and daughter Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Seitz, and Dr. and Mrs. Brian Gordzelik and children Sarah and Kyle, all of Pampa. MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1981, Pampa, TX 79066-1981 or Pampa Meals on Wheels, P. O. Box 939, Pampa, TX 79066-0939.