Royal A. Edwards, 96, of Plant City, died May 30, 2016.
Mr. Edwards was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII, and was a skilled furniture maker.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; children, Charles Edwards (Elaine), Marcia Patricia Gray (Timothy), Gretchen Verbeerst (James), JoAnn Bussiere, Kim Saunders (Gary), John Black and Laurie Schumann (John); sisters, Jennie Martha Foster and Beverly Edwards; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held in New Hampshire.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.