Clarence Samuel Royal

Of Lakeland, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 at Louis Smith Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Berrien County to the late William Lonnie and Utha Mixon Royal. He served in the United States Army and was a truck driver for Roadway for several years. Upon retiring from Roadway he was a dispatcher for the Lanier County Sheriff's Office. He was a member of the Lakeland Church of God. He is preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.

Survivors include:

Wife Betty F. Royal Lakeland, GA

2 Sons Billy Joe Royal Morehead City, N.C.
Jack Royal Dallas, GA

2 Daughters Marilyn Murray Marietta, GA
Christina Royal Marietta, GA

2 Step Children Barbara Parry Lakeland, GA
Joe Sirmans Lakeland, GA

9 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren

2 Sisters Inez Grayson Beaumont, TX
Willine Edwards Salt Lake City, Utah


Funeral services will be held 2:00 Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the Lakeland Church of God. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.He will lie in state one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will follow in Fender Cemetery.