Palmer Rudolph Royal, 91, of Supply, NC passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center following a brief illness.

Palmer was born in Supply, NC on January 10, 1933 and was a son of the late William Lloyd and Linnie Holden Royal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Catherine Royal; sons, Michael Williamson and Ricky Royal; brother, William Hulon Royals; step-sons, Gary Mark Clemmons and Charles Jerold Clemmons; step-daughter, Catherine Diane Duncan; son-in-law, Robert Edward Duncan; and grandson, Matthew Duncan.

He retired as a Technical Sergeant (Chief Airplane Mechanic) in the US Air Force, and began farming afterwards. Palmer was also a longtime member of Supply Baptist Church.

Surviving are his step-son, James Clemmons and wife June; sisters, Janice Kuigre, and Mildred Robinson and husband Blondell; grandchildren, Jeremy Clemmons, Jason Clemmons, Martin Duncan, Kimberly Beth Clemmons, Krista Catherine Clemmons, and Orrey Palmer Clemmons; great-grandchildren, Olivia Grace Clemmons and Adam Clemmons.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in the Supply Baptist Church with Pastor Marty Johnston officiating. Military honors will be provided by the US Air Force Honor Guard.

The family respectfully requests that donations be made in his name to the Lower Cape Fear Life Care, "Brunswick House" for the care given to him, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422, www.lifecare.org .

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Brunswick House
955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia NC 28422
Web: http://www.lifecare.org