Michael Earl Royal Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael Earl Royal in Sarasota, Florida, born in Tampa, Florida, who passed away on May 24, 2023 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Earl Royal to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his children, Lea and Michael; his siblings, Harold and Tracey; his niece Alexandra Bruckner (Bonnie Cook); and his nephew Andrew Bruckner.
He was well known and loved in the jazz community for his eclectic style and improvisational skills on top of his own contributions to festivals and fundraisers.