Daniel “Bro” Louis Royal, 71, passed Monday, February 9, 2026.

The family will receive friends 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM., Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the home of Ms. Brenda Middleton, 1904 New Bern Avenue, Pembroke Community.

Daniel's funeral service is 12:00 PM, Friday, February 20, 2026 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel.

The Interment will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

He is survived by his siblings, Bishop George Emerson Royal (Pastor Hazel) New Bern, Dr. Erroll Royal (Pastor Phyllis) Raleigh, Brenda Middleton, New Bern, Reverend Barbara Davis (Victor) Garner, Velma Newton, New Bern, Cathy Bacon, Columbus, OH and Vonshelia Hampton (Charles) Chicago, IL; a host of nieces and nephews and cousins.