John E. Royal Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John E. Royal of Sparta, North Carolina, who passed away on June 5, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard F. Royal and Minnie V. Hincher Royal; and his brothers, Willie Royal and Vernon Royal. He is survived by: his children, Gary Royal of Santa Rose, CA, Anne Schwarzkopf (Alexander) of Cologne and Laura Royal of Cloverdale, CA; his granddaughter Abagail Royal of Santa Rosa, CA; his stepmother Jettie Royal of Sparta; and his brothers, Carl Royal of Cody, James Royal (Evelyn) of Sparta and Clarence Royal of Statesville. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cherry Lane Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Darla Sturgill, 1114 Bledsoe Creek Road, Sparta, NC 28675.
