Royal Lee Shilton Sr.

Royal Lee Shilton Sr., age 78, of Lake Odessa, Michigan passed away, God Dammit! on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1946 in Sebewa to Iril and Matilda (Hissong) Shilton. Royal proudly served our country in the Army during Vietnam and later in the Michigan National Guard for total service time of over 23 years. On June 11th, 1966 he married Teri-Ann Brooks, together they raised 4 children in their 59 years of marriage.

He will be missed by: his wife Teri-Ann, children Royal (Charity) Lee Shilton Jr., Ryan (Kelly) Shilton, Randy (Brandi) Shilton and Melody Bliss, grandchildren Julie (David), Megan (Jeremiah), Allison (Jesse), Austin ( Larieca), Diane (Lyle), Christopher (Mikayla), great-grandchildren Bryson, Brooks, Justin,Kaeley, Ryleigh (Jacob), Zechariah, Arianna, Liam, Reece, Arielle, Charlie, Chloe, Avianna, Evelyn, great-great-grandchildren Stellah,Koralyn, Cannon, Marynn, in-laws Milo(Bonnie) Brooks and Melvin Brooks Jr., along with many many nieces and nephews.

Royal was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Margeret Ackerson, Carl Shilton, Edith Tucker, Bertha Smith, Pauline Crawford, Howard Shilton and Kenneth Shilton.

According to his wishes cremation has been performed and burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Service time to be announced in the spring.

In lieu of flowers Donations to the Lake Odessa Firefighters Associations in Royal's name would be appreciated.They can be made in person to the Lake Odessa Fire Department, or checks made out to Lake Odessa Firefighters Association can be sent to 1150 1st street Lake Odessa MI, 48849 Or in person at union bank Lake Odessa Firefighters Association account.