Obituaries

Elder Michael Jerome Royston, 61,a devoted father, technology pioneer, faithful servant of God, and beloved friend, passed away on Sunday morning, June 28, in Sellersburg, Indiana, following a courageous battle with complications associated with long-term kidney disease.

Visitation with the family will begin at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7th at More Than Conquerors Christian Church, 4600 Cane Run Road. The memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m.

Born on July 17, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Michael was the son of Rev. Claude Raymond Royston and Lillie Mae Royston (Hart). He spent his childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, where he graduated from Fern Creek High School and later earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science from Watterson College.

Michael accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of six, beginning a lifelong journey of faith that shaped his character, his service, and his love for others. His relationship with Christ was evident in the way he lived—serving faithfully, encouraging others, and extending kindness to everyone he met.

Michael spent his life building bridges—both through technology and through his unwavering faith. He began his professional career with Electronic Data Systems (EDS), where he worked for many years and developed technical expertise that would become the foundation of his life’s work. Throughout his career, he became instrumental in bridging the gap between medicine and technology by training healthcare professionals on vital electronic record-keeping systems.

His entrepreneurial spirit later led him to establish Royston Tech Inc., where he became the neighborhood’s trusted technology expert, helping countless individuals and families navigate the ever-changing world of computers and everyday technology with patience, generosity, and skill.

A founding member of More Than Conquerors Christian Church, Michael faithfully served as an Elder and remained committed to living out his faith through service. His passion for mentoring also extended to the Boy Scouts of America, where he invested in the next generation. Michael truly “never met a stranger.” He was known as a kind, gentle, and humble man who would go to great lengths to support his family, friends, neighbors, and brothers and sisters in Christ.

Michael is now reunited with his beloved wife, Jean Ann Royston; his precious granddaughter, Karter Jade Royston; and his younger brother, Dewayne Anthony “Tony” Royston.

His legacy of faith, love, service, and generosity lives on through his daughter, Kendra J. Royston, and her spouse, Precious J. Royston; his cherished granddaughter, Kehlani J. Royston; his twin brother, Brian K. Royston, and sister-in-law, Julia Royston; his loving parents, Rev. Claude Raymond and Lillie Mae Royston; and a host of aunts, cousins, extended family members, church family, and dear friends whose lives were forever enriched by knowing him.

Michael’s life was a testament to faith, service, innovation, and love. Though he will be deeply missed, his legacy will continue through the countless lives he touched, the family he cherished, and the God he faithfully served.