Royce Reynold Wilson, Jr., 60, Adrian, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died Monday, March 24, 2008 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home, Adrian. Funeral services 2:00 PM Saturday, March 29 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, March 28 at the chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the Royce Wilson Memorial Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Adrian, MO 64720.

Royce was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He loved camping and fishing with his family. He liked going to the casino. He loved all sports and was a true K.C. Chief's fan. Royce loved spending time with his family and friends. He worked for Marlyn Insurance Company for many years before taking over the family guttering company after his father and brother passed away.

Royce was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Roy Lee Wilson, Sr., two nieces, Elizabeth M. Cates and Cora Lee Wilson (Petie) and one brother-in-law, Gene Kimble. He is survived by three sisters, Liz Cates and Jim, Kansas City, MO, Joyce Kimble, Adrian, MO and Emma Jo Leach and her husband, John, Lee's Summit, MO; many nephews and nieces and other family and friends.

Royce, brother and uncle, will be greatly missed and always loved and never forgotten. We will love him and cherish all of the memories he gave us. Royce will always be in our hearts.