Celebrating the life of
William E. Royal
July 08, 1929 - October 07, 2010
William E. Royal, 81, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Mr. Royal was born in Savannah, GA on July 8, 1929. He was a graduate of Savannah High School where he excelled in football. William was a longtime employee of Seaboard Coastline where he retired after 40 years of service as a Car Inspector. Aside his evening work with the railroad he also started Victory Feed & Seed Co. which has been in continuous operation for over 30 years. The true love of his business was the opportunity to become acquainted with so many friends and loyal customers he has acquired over the years.
Mr. Royal was preceded in death by his loving wife, Hazel Britt Royal; son, William E. Royal, Jr.; brother, Herbert Royal and sister, Viola Jenkins. He is survived by his daughter, Twyla Royal; brother, Henry Royal and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Memorial Service: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Twila, A Great Neighbor and a very colorful character, We will surely miss him.
- Bret, Savannah, GA
Willie was always gruff with people and those who did not know him were always taken aback, but this was Willie's way of accepting you. It was always funny to see the look on people's faces the first time they approached him though! He used to deliver feed out to the barn and would get mad at me for leaving my tackroom unlocked and said I was too trusting and brought me a lock to put on the door. He could never really understand why we women would spend so much time and money on our horses that were only 'good for dog food'. We will miss him, but always remember the loving heart behind the gruff exterior.
- Beverly English, Savannah, GA
Dear Twyla, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I always enjoyed spatting with him, being a born Yankee, I can give as good as I can take it. I loved him. He had a HUGE heart! Love Meg
- meg svedres, springfield, GA
Twyla, I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of William. I am so very sorry. My wife and I have such fond memories of Mr. Royal and Victory Feed & Seed Co. The family business of Victory Feed & Seed Co. is one of the best things about living in our neighborhood. My sincere condolences. Thomas Zielonka and Kerri O'Hern
- Thomas Zielonka, Savannah, GA
Twila, The leader of the Wells Park Gang has died, long live his memory. My condolences, Richard H. 'Dick' Mock
- Richard H. Mock, LaGrange, GA
Twylla, it was a pleasure to know Mr. Royal, a real character and a fine man. Cissy
- Cissy Price, Brooklet, GA
Twila, A Great Neighbor and a very colorful character, We will surely miss him.
- Bret, Savannah, GA
Willie was always gruff with people and those who did not know him were always taken aback, but this was Willie's way of accepting you. It was always funny to see the look on people's faces the first time they approached him though! He used to deliver feed out to the barn and would get mad at me for leaving my tackroom unlocked and said I was too trusting and brought me a lock to put on the door. He could never really understand why we women would spend so much time and money on our horses that were only 'good for dog food'. We will miss him, but always remember the loving heart behind the gruff exterior.
- Beverly English, Savannah, GA
Dear Twyla, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I always enjoyed spatting with him, being a born Yankee, I can give as good as I can take it. I loved him. He had a HUGE heart! Love Meg
- meg svedres, springfield, GA
Twyla, I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of William. I am so very sorry. My wife and I have such fond memories of Mr. Royal and Victory Feed & Seed Co. The family business of Victory Feed & Seed Co. is one of the best things about living in our neighborhood. My sincere condolences. Thomas Zielonka and Kerri O'Hern
- Thomas Zielonka, Savannah, GA
Twila, The leader of the Wells Park Gang has died, long live his memory. My condolences, Richard H. 'Dick' Mock
- Richard H. Mock, LaGrange, GA
Twylla, it was a pleasure to know Mr. Royal, a real character and a fine man. Cissy
- Cissy Price, Brooklet, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
