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1933
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2024
David Royalty Obituary
He spent four years in the US Navy as a member of an admiral's staff on board various aircraft carriers.
He was a graduate of Butler University and the Indiana University School of Law and a member of the Indiana and Illinois state bar associations.
Mr Royalty worked for the State Farm Insurance companies for 40 years before retiring as Asst. Vice President of the Legal Section of the Claims Department in 1997. During his career there, he was guest speaker and panel participant at numerous state bar association meetings including those in California, Indiana, Colorado, and Illinois. He was most proud of being on a panel with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at a meeting of the Southern California Defense Lawyers Association in 1992.
Following retirement, he spent three years doing mediation work in the small claims courts of Polk County while also enjoying frequent rounds of golf.
He is survived by sons Mark and Brian, brother Richard, granddaughters Melanie and Heidi, and great granddaughter Etta. There will be no visitation or service.
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Maglyn
May 17, 2024
Maglyn
May 17, 2024
Jessica mason Jessup
May 8, 2024
I´m so saddened by the news of Dave´s passing. My uncle Dave was a very smart man, and caring husband to my aunt Cindy. Uncle Dave and I have many memories together he loved to go get ice cream with me. That was always our thing. So every time I have some ice cream I will be thinking of him. Uncle Dave and aunt Cindy always supported my dreams and my education journey. I know they are both reunited and will be watching down on me as I finish my nursing degree. I will always remember the times uncle Dave took me golfing and our many lunch dates. We shared many laughs and stories among the years. Even up until the last time i surprised him for a visit in march. They both will be sadly missed .
Love Jessica Mason Jessup
Mike & Darla Morgan Mason
May 3, 2024
My husband and I are so saddened by the loss of David L. Royalty our Brother -In-Law of 33yrs. Dave married my sister Cindy Mason Ivins in 1986.
Dave and Cindy met in Bloomington, IL where they were both employed by State Farm Home Office -
Happily they later relocated to Winter Haven, Fl Life was great, Dave was golfing as often as possible and had many wonderful golf buddies
Sadly my sister Cindy was diagnosed with Parkinsons just a few years later
Dave was a devoted husband to Cindy until the very end
Dave and Cindy have now been reunited -They will be sadly missed by her family and friends - Mike & Darla Morgan Mason
Tom L'Hote
April 23, 2024
Dave was a gentleman, a fellow State Farm member, golf buddy and car enthusiast but, most importantly, a very good friend. I always treasured the times Carol and I visited Dave and Cindy and the time they spent at our home. We played many, many rounds of golf and always had a great time. I will miss him and remember him for all my days.
Debbie Nobles
April 23, 2024
Dave I'm going to miss you. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be your caregiver, it was great experience & I will cherish the memories we shared, til we meet again.
Mike Nixon
April 22, 2024
Dave was a wonderful man. He was smart, personable and extremely likable. We played many rounds of golf together, and he worked very hard to suppress his laughter as he collected my money each time we competed. To the best of my memory, I never beat him a single time. After golf, we usually went to his house and drank a few beers while listening to Patsy Cline music. Dave loved country music, and he loved Patsy Cline songs most of all. I will always cherish the many good times that we had together.
Ron Brown
April 22, 2024
Shared a valued friendship with Dave for almost 40 years, both professionally and personally. His work ethic was exceptional and we had the great opportunity to discuss many important issues, and his input was always instrumental in serving the company. On the golf course, we both struggled for perfection, and every golf trip provided good competition and lots of fun. Will miss our weekly phone conversations, but your memory will live on!
Ron Brown
Steve McLain
April 22, 2024
So sorry to hear about Dave. He was a great man and respected by all who knew him. He inspired many a claim student at State Farm and his advice and counsel was excellent. My condolences to his family.
Lloyd Rumble
April 22, 2024
David was a good next-door neighbor to us the past two years. We talked several times & he was always friendly.
Marcia Taylor Wise
April 22, 2024
My condolences to his family. I worked for Dave when I first came to State Farm. He was kind and wonderful to work for.
Liz Tate Sylvester
April 21, 2024
So enjoyed playing golf with Mr Dave at Cypresswood Golf and Country Club. Especially on the Sunday group. You were a true gentleman and great golfer
Alan Sternberg
April 21, 2024
Dave you were a great friend who will be greatly missed
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