By Antonio D. French
Filed Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:52 PM
The father of 27th Ward Committeeman Curtis Royston III passed away over the weekend. After many months of attentive care to the needs of his dad, Royston's friends now hope the political attacks spawned by the State Rep candidate's family situation will now end. Labels: 61st_State_Rep_Race
According to State Rep. Connie Johnson (D-61), whose seat Royston plans to seek next year as she is term-limited out, said in an email to friends that the senior Royston was awaiting a kidney transplant, but his health never stabilized enough for him to receive a donor.
"During this process, which Curtis tried to keep as confidential as possible, his father was in and out of the hospital, a nursing home and also stayed at his wife's house in Jennings as her place was more handicapped accessible, etc. I gather his frequency at the Jennings house started to give intrepediations [sic] about his residency in the 27th ward," wrote Johnson.
"For informational purposes, I am writing to inform you that now that his father has passed, he and his wife will be under one roof at his house [in the 27th Ward]," she wrote.
Royston's residency had been the subject of a whisper campaign in the ward and in the comments section of blogs, including PubDef.
"I'm just tired of all of the rumors and character assassinations and I felt compelled to send the e-mail," said Johnson.
"People have to realize, that there's more to life than politics and but for the grace of God, all of us can have severe personal circumstances and tragedy in our lives."
A memorial service for Curtis Royston, Jr. will be held on Thursday at St. Louis Cremation, 2135 Chouteau. There will be a viewing from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and a celebration of his life will begin at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the Royston family is asking that donations be made to US Bank care of Curtis Royston, Jr. The donations will go towards a college fund for his grandchild.
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