Gary Royal

Gary Lee Royal

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Bethel Baptist Church for Gary Lee Royal, 61 of Roswell who passed away May 28, 2008 in Odessa, TX.

Gary was born on September 30, 1946 in Inglewood, California to Theodore Roosevelt Royal and Ada Roberta Robison Royal. His parents have preceded him in death as well as his grandparents: John and Myra Royal and Lee and Beulah Robinson and a nephew Scot Shaw.

Gary married Janet Lynn Adams on January 16, 1988 in Roswell, NM. His wife survives him at the family home.

Gary is also survived by his daughter: Jennifer Royal Rosenbaum and husband Randy; his sister: Ann Royal; his grandchildren: Quinn, Camble and Sloan; his nephew: Don Shaw who was more like a brother and niece: Valerie Lesley; as well as his canine daughters: Lucy and Shiloh Royal.

Gary attended Hereford High School, Texas Tech University and Eastern New Mexico University. He lived in Roswell for 24 years and worked in Construction. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Elks Lodge.

Gary was a loving husband, father and grandfather and the joy of his life were his triplet grandsons Quinn, Camble and Sloan. He was an awesome Papa. He was very patriotic and proud to have served his country in the Vietnam War. Gary was awarded the Purple Heart for his service in the Vietnam. He also made life long friends during his military service in the Army.

He was an avid sportsman and gardener. He always said a bad day fishing is better then a good day working. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

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