David Kent Royal, 73, of Philpot, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on November 20, 1949 to the late Irvin Henry and Ethel Marie Braner Royal. David worked at Green River Steel and Alcan Aluminum. He loved all things Mopar, steam engines and tinkering with small engines. David enjoyed building things for the grandkids, car shows and drag races, but most of all he loved being a papaw and spending time with his grandchildren.
David is survived by best friend, soul mate and wife of 48 years, Regina and theirs sons, Phillip Eugene and Kasey Lynn Royal; 7 grandchildren, Skylar Burke, Michael Royal, Noah Royal, Ella Marie Royal, Reilly Royal, Brady Royal and Aaron Royal; twin sisters, Karen (Mike) McDonald and Kathy Shouse, his brother, Mark (Lisa) Royal, his mother-in-law, Evelyn Bellamy; brother-in-law, David (Sondra) Mitchell and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville, KY, with burial following at Friendship Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cecil Funeral Home.