He is survived by his three children, Susette Royal Kiernan (Bill), Lanette Royal Wilke and David Royal, Jr.; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, June Clark and many nieces and nephews.
Known as PaPa to generations of children, he was a committed Christian and a member of Mandarin Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and a loving volunteer in the pre-school department.
He was a World War II Army Veteran and had a long career with JEA and General Motors. He retired to spend more time with our mom, Sue Ann, who predeceased him in 2016, and to work in his orange grove and with his antique automobiles.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to St. Vincent's Southside Hospital and Community Hospice for their loving care.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am at Mandarin Baptist Church, 11244 San Jose Blvd., Jax, FL. Interment take place at Mandarin Cemetery immediately following the service.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL (904) 288-0025.
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