Edwin Lynn Royal
May 10, 1954 ~ July 11, 2019
Edwin Lynn Royal, age 65, passed away on Thursday July 11, 2019. He was born on May 10, 1954 to Sam & Burle Lee Royal. He received the Lord at an early age. Edwin grew up in Hughes Springs, Tx. He graduated from Hughes Springs High School in 1972. His talent and love for the game of basketball gifted him a full scholarship to Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. After his Sophomore year of college, an eye injury caused his basketball plans to come to an end. Edwin lived in Fort Worth and worked as a substitute teacher and was a Brakeman Conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. He later decided he wanted to be near his roots. Edwin returned to live in Hughes Springs in 1994 where he lived until his passing.
Lynn is preceded in death by his father and mother, sisters Choicesye Brightman and Bennie Mae McMillion.
He is survived by his brothers Vernice (Mary), Lee Jr.(Joann), John (Norma), Evans (Alix). His nephew Thomas, nieces Monica, Kristi, Stacey and Jacqueline; his nine great nieces/nephews and one great great nephew.
There will be a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. August 3, 2019 at Hughes Chapel Baptist Church in Hughes Springs.
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RIP…never forgotten
My adopted big brother! U have been my big brother for the last 10 years. I love u so much! My heart is very hearvy to hear about ur passing. RIP big bro! Gone but never forgotten!
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So sorry for your loss may God be with you and your family
You played a great game you'll be missed.
Been knowing all my life.
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RIP BIG LYNN!! GREAT MEMORIES I WILL ALWAYS HAVE IF YOU!!!
Great memories with Lynn back in the day.. Will miss him..such a good friend.RIP
I'm really going to miss you buddy.
Lynn Royal was such a great friend of mine in junior high and high school. He was so funny, and teased me constantly. And what a talented young man he was! When our basketball team won State in 1971, it still remains the best time of my life. Although we had other very, very talented boys on that team, if it weren’t for Lynn, I don’t think that State Championship would have gone to our team. I will never forget the pride I felt for Lynn and my friends that day. I will miss you, Lynn Royal.
Had several long talks with Lynn lately on the phone. Thanks for being a friend to Casey. He thought the world of you. He said he hopes he did all he could when you needed him. You will be missed, but know you are now no longer in pain. RIP Lynn….you are out of that chair now….
Prayers of.Comfort to the family
Lots of good memories and he will be missed.
Lynn, I have such wonderful memories of you, Glyen ,Willie and Paul Ray when went to state and WON!!! What a wonderful time we all had!!!! We are thinking of and praying for your family.
Lynn was a hometown hero to many of us! We were all so proud when our high school team won State, and then Lynn went on to play for TCU. Lynn was a fun classmate and a good friend. I will always choose to remember the good memories! My condolences and prayers of peace to the family.
My deepest condolences to the Royal Family. I met Lynn years ago when I was visiting my sister and brother-in-law, Lee J. and Joann Royal. He was only two years older than me. He was the nicest person that you could meet. Rest in Heaven Lynn Royal.
Will never forget you, Willie and the team. You were always a champ and Cass County’s All American. 🙏 continue for the family and many friends.