John Edward Royall, Jr., 76, of Dinwiddie County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He proudly served in the United States Navy and loved throughout his life to hunt and fish with his dear friends. He was a devoted and loving brother to his sister, Brenda Royall Vaiden and to his brother-in-law and close friend Gerald Vaiden. He was also a loving uncle to John David Vaiden and Carole Vaiden Riddle. He deeply loved Carole's husband, Marty Riddle and their children, Connor, Sarah and Claire. The service will be private and his life celebrated by the Reverend Gerald Vaiden. He often described himself as a John 3:16 Christian and John Edward Royall, Jr. now has Everlasting Life! Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com