Zachary Dale Royal, 24

Published 12:54 pm Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Zachary Dale Royal, 24, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. Zach was born in Lexington, Kentucky on January 18, 2000, to Stephanie (Rob Smith) Royal and the late Johnsie Dale Royal. Zach loved nature, camping, hiking, and anything that involved hanging with his best friends. In addition to his parents, Stephanie and Rob, Zach is survived by his siblings, Kaylee (Kevin Crawley) Royal, Trevin (Kaylee Crutcher) Smith, Mattie Smith, and Braden Smith; a niece, Sutton Crawley and a nephew Palmer Smith; his maternal grandparents, Michael and Tammy Barron, and his paternal grandparents Roger and Brenda Royal; as well as many Aunts and Uncles and cousins that all thought the world of him. Special mention of Zach’s beloved friends that carried him through his life, they fiercely loved him in life and will continue to honor him in his death; Jarrett King, Dylan Isaac, Jared Sword, Peyton Adkins, Tim Keathley, Jaden Jones, Kyler Elswick, and Will Dienhart. Zach was preceded in death by his father Dale. A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Clark Legacy-Brannon Crossing- gathering will begin at 4pm, with service starting at 6pm.