Charles Edward Royster, 82, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away at 1:22 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2016, at his home.

He was a member of Local 561 Labors Union for 26 years and was with Civil Defense Fire and Rescue for 15 years.  Charlie enjoyed wood carving and chair caning.

He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Edward Royster; his parents, Austin and Virginia Royster; and two brothers, Auston Royster and Rudolph Royster.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Ruth Kloke Royster; one stepdaughter, Gale Royster; five brothers, Bob Royster of Henderson, Kentucky, Leroy Royster of Evansville, Indiana, Larry Royster of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Jerry Royster of Anderson, Indiana, and Tony Royster of Henderson, Kentucky; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  The Reverend Mark Moog will officiate.  Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church.