July 12, 1933 ~ June 2, 2026 (age 92)
Mixon Royster, known to many simply as Mixon, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Lanett, Alabama, at the age of 92.
He was born on July 12, 1933, in Elba, Alabama, and after moving to LaFayette, Alabama at an early age, he attended Milltown, Five Points, and LaFayette schools. Those who knew him best will remember him as an intelligent, wise, and thoughtful man whose steady presence and quiet strength left a lasting impression on family and friends alike.
Mixon honorably served his country as a United States Army veteran. His military service included duty in Korea and Vietnam, and he was also stationed in Germany. During his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal, honors that reflected his courage, dedication, and faithful commitment to duty. He carried the values of service and responsibility throughout his life, and his example stood as a source of pride to those who loved him.
He was a Christian, and his faith was an important part of his life. It guided the way he lived, the way he treated others, and the way he faced the seasons of life with dignity and grace. His life reflected a deep sense of character and a calm wisdom that brought comfort to those around him.
Mixon was preceded in death by his parents, William Bannister Royster and Susan Duncan Royster, his son, Edmund Royster as well as five brothers and four sisters. Though he experienced many losses in his lifetime, he remained a man of resilience and quiet perseverance. His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his son, Justin Lewis Royster, along with several nieces and nephews. His family will remember him with love and gratitude for the life he lived and the example he set. He leaves behind a legacy of honor, faith, and devotion that will not be forgotten.
Mixon Royster will be remembered with respect and affection by all who were blessed to know him. His long life was marked by service, faith, and a thoughtful spirit, and his memory will remain a treasured part of the lives he touched.
Funeral services for Mixon will be held on Monday, June 8th, 2026, at 2:30 PM (EDT) at the Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley. Deputy Tommy Weldon will officiate. Mixon will be interred in Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday afternoon from 1:30 PM (EDT) until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, Mixon requests that donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.t2t.org or to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org in his memory.
Please visit Mixon’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for his family, to share a memory of Mixon, or to light a Remembrance Candle in his memory.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.
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