View this Videotribute Lester Lee Royal, age 85, of Laurel Springs, NC, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Segraves Care Center in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Royal was born in Ashe County, NC to the late Andrew and Minnie Mabe Royal. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC. Reverend Billy Joe Blevins and Reverend Lloyd Day will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Segraves Care Center, 200 Hospital Avenue, Jefferson, NC 28640. Mr. Royal is survived by: Mr. Royal is survived by: Three sons: Billy Royal of Laurel Springs Howard Royal of Millers Creek Larry Royal of Sparta One daughter: Mary Lambert of Jefferson Also surviving are five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. You may send condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with Mr. Royal?s arrangements.