William Edward Royals, 70 of Athens, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Hospice Family Care. Mr. Royals was born April 2, 1949 to Willie G. Royals and Margaret Harrison Royals.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War.
Graveside services for Mr. Royals will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Limestone Memorial Gardens at 3:00 p.m. with Kasey Harbin officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home.
He is survived by his daughter, Shana Royals Carter; son, Lance Royals; brothers, Bobby Royal and Charles David Royals; sister, Martha Ann Swanner; grandchildren, Brittany Royals Whitt, Bryant Royals and Breeze Royals; great grandson, Camden Whitt; nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, Willie G. and Margaret Royals.
Pallbearers are Lance Royals, Bryant Royals, Ray Whitt, Redus Moran, Brandon Batts and Jason Batts.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude or to the local Veteran of Foreign War 18615 N Jefferson St, Athens, AL.
