Dr. Royce A. Linton, age 85, of Lapeer, formerly of Alabama and California, died Friday October 8, 2021. He was born December 4, 1935 in Montgomery, Alabama, to Alton and Ida Mae (Jackson) Linton. Royce “Doc” proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, which is where his love of flying began. After getting home from the military, he met and married the love of his life, Roberta Jean VanDerWilt, on March 11, 1960 in Burbank, California. Royce received his degree in Chiropractic Medicine at Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa on March 31, 1971. For many many years he served the people of Lapeer, along with his wife…at his Chiropractic office here in Lapeer. Doc Linton was a member of the Point Church here in Lapeer and New Life in Christ Church in Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Linton were loyal and devoted members of a number of churches during their lifetime, always humble servants to their Lord and Savior. He enjoyed visiting his family, watching Tiger Baseball and Detroit Lions Football. Dr. Linton’s passion was flying, he had his pilot’s license for many many years, owned a number of different planes and was a flight instructor for several years. He was an expert pilot and was still flying at age 79. For many years he flew advertising banners for Blue Banner in Gulf Shores, Alabama. After retiring as a Chiropractor, Dr. Linton flew for Kalitta Charters out of Ypsilanti. He had the honor of being responsible for flying fallen military heroes home to airports close to their final resting place. Royce was so proud to be able to provide this service to fallen military personnel, he did it with honor, respect and dignity. Doc is survived by his children: Debbie (Ken) Jostock of Lapeer, Royce Linton, II of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Van (Rachel) Linton of Mobile, Alabama and Lori (Eric Bowerman) Theis of Franklin, Georgia; grandchildren: Dr. Kenneth (Emily) Jostock of Lapeer, Jeffrey (Angela) Jostock of Lapeer, Kalyn (Matt) Turner of Indiana, Royce (Tiffany) Linton, III of Georgia, Alahnna Linton of Lapeer, Amber Fennell of Florida, Andrew (Maggie) Linton of Texas, Samantha Linton of Texas, Corbin Linton of Alabama, Logan Kynes of Alabama, Brandon (Katie) Theis of North Carolina and Dustin Theis of Georgia; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; sister-in-law: Sharon Linton of Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dr. Roberta Linton; great-great granddaughter: Penelope Rose Sowinski: parents: Alton and Ida Mae Linton; and brother: Gary Linton. Visitation will be 4-7PM Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. Royce’s funeral service will be 11AM Monday, October 11, 2021, at the funeral home. Rev. Mark Fibranz will officiate the service, followed immediately by burial at Stiles Cemetery in Lapeer…with military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post #16 Honor Guard. Memorial may be made to The Point Church, 459 East Oregon St., Lapeer, MI 48446 or the Church of your choice. Please share condolences and memories with the family at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com.