ROYCE YARBER

Royce Yarber, 74, of Republic passed away on May 22, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield on April 26, 1951; the second of five children born to Carl and Eunice (Adams) Yarber.
He graduated from Mt. View High School with the class of 1969 and went on to attend MSU and then UMKC class of 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He worked as an engineer and manager for Angelica Image Apparel, the IRS and then TSA from which he retired from federal service.
He is survived by his children: Scott (Gena) Yarber, Jamie (Bethany) Yarber and Misty (Mike) Hilgert; three step-children: Patti Baker (and children), Marlon Berry (and children) and Robbie (Debbie) Berry (and children): six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Glenn (Connie) Yarber and Andy Yarber as well as other extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dennis Yarber and sister, Lisa Schultz.
He was cremated at his own request and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Meadors Funeral Home in Republic.