Royce Carl Bunch was born July 20, 1947, to Charles (Ray) and Verna Bunch in Cushing, Oklahoma. He departed this life January 15, 2024, at the age of 76.

Royce graduated from Cushing High School in 1965 then attended Okmulgee Technical Institute where he studied in the automotive department.

On May 10, 1969, Royce Bunch and Carolyn Parker were united in marriage. From this union were born four children, Carl, Gina, Cindy, and Robby.

He was a heavy equipment operator for Vince Myers Construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and attending his children and grandchildren's school activities and sporting events.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Bunch; four children, Carl Bunch and wife, Diane, Gina Worrall and husband Travis, Cindy Bunch, Robby Bunch and wife Jessica; one sister, Deana Smith; five grandchildren, Hannah Hutchison, Bryce Hutchison, Rylan Bunch, Coleson Conley, Parker Bunch; one great grandchild, Blake Melton and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Ashley Bunch; five sisters, Eileen Witt, Carol Brown, Marvena Thomas, Marceille Miller and Shirley Emerson and one brother, Raymond Bunch.

Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Cushing.