James Dale Royal was born August 25, 1966, in Clinton to Delbert Duane and Nellie Colene (Cope) Royal and passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 55 years, 1 month and 7 days.  James was raised and attended school in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, graduating with Tulsa High School in 1987.  James enjoyed softball, Bingo, his YMCA activities, and going to play at the casino.

James is survived by his mother, Colene Mullins of the home in Oklahoma City; his father, Duane Royal of Marietta, Georgia; one brother, Charles Royal of Oklahoma City; and four four sisters, Vicky Mackey of Oklahoma City, Teresa Mullins of Catoosa, Jewel Mullins of Tulsa and Yulonda Mullins of Catoosa.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Madison and one sister, Cindy.