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Darrell D. Royalty age 77, of Willisburg, Kentucky passed away at 9:55 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Springfield Nursing & Rehab Center.
He was born in Lebanon, KY on November 8, 1948 to the late Henry Edward and Wilma Lavern Ruby Royalty.
He was a member of the Willisburg Baptist Church, a 1966 graduate of Willisburg High School and a retired dairyman and farmer.
Preceding him in death was a son, Terry D. Royalty on July 16, 2005 and a brother, Gary Edward Royalty on September 1, 2015.
Survivors include his wife, Diann Foster Royalty; a son, Steven Royalty (Melinda) of Willisburg; a grandson, Steven Royalty, Jr. (Emily) of Louisville and Taylor Baker of Willisburg.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19th at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Tracey Royalty, officiating.
Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at Willisburg.
Visitation will be after 11:00 Thursday morning at the Carey & Son Funeral Home.
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