Robert Veldon Royal
December 20, 1932 ~ November 12, 1998
Mr. Royal was born in Wilkes County and was a son of the late Sanford M. and Delia Royal. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War where he suffered injuries resulting in the loss of both legs below his knees.
He was a 1959 graduate of Clevenger College and went to work for Lance, Inc. in Charlotte. In 1970 he went to work for The National Enquirer, becoming a vice-president in 1977. He retired to North Wilkesboro in 1984, and moved to Arden, NC in 1990.
He is survived by his wife, June Blackburn Royal; a daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Christian Bullard of Rutherfordton; two sisters, Veda Nilo and Maggie Spain; two brothers, Don and Everett Royal; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Saturday at Groce Funeral Home.
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Robert (Bob) Royal was a good person who suffered much in the Korean War. I had the great privilege of knowing him during the 1970’s. Beneath it all he was a kind and caring person who went the extra mile for his family and friends in spite of his sufferings. He acquired rapid success during those years through a streak of good luck, hard work and a serious business sense which he often combined with a warm smile. He is still thought of and missed to this day. May the All Knowing continue to watch over his Spirit and Soul.