Reed Royal

. Mr. Reed Henry Royal age 83, of Jefferson, NC died on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at his home. Mr. Royal was born on March 23, 1928 in Ashe County, to Chal B. and Fronie Cooper Royal. Mr. Royal was preceded in death by an infant son, Jackie Keith Royal and a brother, Bill Royal. Mr. Royal loved working as a crane operator doing road construction. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins & Rev. Joey McClure. Burial will follow in Ray Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service. Mr. Royal is survived by: His wife of 65 years, Dettie Miller Royal 1 daughter: Nancy McNeill and husband Gary of West Jefferson 1 granddaughter: Amy Colvard and husband Kevin of Crumpler 3 great-grandchildren: Mattie, Elli & Emme Colvard 2 sisters: Mae Cearley of Statesville & Pauline Polland and husband James of Crumpler several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to: High Country Healtcare System Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC  28640. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Royal's arrangements.