Royce Aaron McClammy, “Mnoga Mani – Walking Buffalo Bull”, was born on July 24,1979 to George McClammy Jr. and Connie (Dionne) Stump in Wolf Point, Montana. Royce passed away on January 28 th , 2024 with his loving partner, Raven Volkomener, by his side.
Royce had a natural talent for creativity and working with his hands. After graduating from Wolf Point High School, he later studied at Fort Peck Community College and worked in many skill areas of construction. Royce was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan who never passed up the opportunity to let opposing fans know that the Steelers were better. He loved music, hot pork rinds, and was an excellent sketch artist. Royce could make anyone laugh with his sense of humor and quick wit. His smiles and laughter were contagious. Anyone who met him, couldn’t help but like him. He was a protector and confidant to anyone lucky enough to call him friend.
Royce is survived by his children, Joshua Nieskens and Aaron Gunner, his mother Connie (Steven) Stump, sisters Kaelynn (Jody) Blackaby, Alyssa (Michael) Thunder Hawk-Evans, Jessica Ruffing, Kris Rush, fiancé Raven Volkomener, stepbrother Steven Jr. (Mary) Stump, stepsister Kristin (Stump) Cruz (Ramon), and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents George McClammy Sr. and Etheline Iyola Bear Cub, maternal grandparents Gordon and Violet DesJarlais, father George McClammy Jr., uncles Vincent Bearcub and Curtis Standing, cousins TelRay Standing, Jeremy Stiffarm, and Kipp Stiffarm.
*Royce comes from a large extended family on both his mother and father’s sides. We were unable to list everyone, but know you are loved and appreciated by us now, as Royce did for you in life.