We regret to inform our classmates that Albert Thomas Royal passed away in 2013. His obituary was posted in The Charlotte Observer:

"Albert Thomas Royal, age 61, of Charlotte passed away on October 29, 2013. Funeral services will be held 1pm Monday, visitation 12pm at New Waves of Joy Baptist Church, 4739 East W. T. Harris Blvd. House of Rosadale-W.L. Truesdale Memorial Chapel entrusted."