Robert Franklin Royal of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 4, 1958 in Pine Bluff , the son of Verble Stanley Royal and Rita Jo Haddock Royal. He was a self employed truck driver. Mr. Royal died at his home, Sunday, March 29, 2009 at the age of 50. Survivors, Father, Stanley Royal of Sheridan; Brothers, Richard Royal of Fayetteville; Mike Royal of Sheridan; Sisters, Brenda Ballew and Lillian Russell both of North Little Rock; A family service will be held at New Hope Cemetery in Sheridan at 5:00 P.M. April 1, 2009 on Wednesday.