A Life Story

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan DanielRoyal, 50 who passed away on January 28, 2025. Daniel lived inRichmond Hill with his son Aaron.He was a gentle soul, a good man and a true southern gentleman. He wasa longtime member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Churchand dedicated choir member. Daniel attended college at Armstrong inSavannah, where he discovered his talent for performing arts. He laterattended Westminster Choir College and Culinary School. He spent hisdays problem solving as the owner of Royal Alarms. Daniel lovedspending time with his son Aaron more than anything in the world. Theynever argued or got mad at each other, every second that they spenttogether they were both happy.He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen McCutchen; his maternalgrandparents, Christine and Jack McLaughlin; and paternalgrandparents, James and Rachel Royal.He is survived by his son, Aaron Royal; father, James W. Royal, Sr.;stepfather, Roger McCutchen; ex-wife, Candice Royal; sister, Lori Gibbs(Tommy); brothers, Coby Royal, Jamie Royal (Darla), and MatthewHanna (Brandalyn); nieces and nephews, Halle Hanna, Josie Royal andTrey Gibbs; and the love of his life Susan Benton.A visitation will be held from 2:00pm ~ 3:00pm on Friday, January 31,2025, at Wesley Monumental UMC with the service following in thechurch at 3:00pm.Interment will be held at Hillcrest Abbey WestThomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral HomesWest Chatham ChapelPooler, GA