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“ROCKY” Henry Dee Royalty

January 31, 1958 – February 11, 2024
Lived 66 years
Cincinnati, OH
“I’m not lost…I just never been here before”
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January 31, 1958 — February 11, 2024

Henry Dee "Rocky" Royalty, age 66, of Delhi, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 31, 1958 to the late James Edward and Mable Fern Royalty (nee Snider).

Besides his parent he was preceded in death by Daughter, Melissa S. Miller, Grandson, William J. Miller, II, Brother, James E. Royalty.

Rocky is survived by his beloved Wife of 44 years, Patricia "Brandy" Royalty (nee Norton); his Children, Samantha J. (D'Andre) Royalty, Kellie F. (Steven) Royalty-Haynes, Michael D. Royalty, Grandchildren, Diamond T. Jones-Royalty, Leland M. Jones-Royalty, Izaiah D. Jones-Royalty, Anthony C. Royalty, Steven A. Haynes, Jr., Dylan M. Agnew, Trinity J. Miller, Payton N. Miller, Michael D. Royalty, II, Megan L. Royalty, Great Granddaughter, Nalani D. Jones-Royalty, Sisters, Sandra (Gil) Edgington, Ginger W. (the late Gomez) Dingess; and a host of other family members and friends, and his beloved S.O.B. family.

Rocky enjoyed riding and working on Harley's, also he liked woodworking and building things, golfing and playing his drums and music. He was a member of the Southern Ohio Bikers, and the Wounded Warriors Project. Loved doing things for his daughters and grandchildren.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1958
Born January 31
1959
“ROCKY” was 1 when Barbie made her debut
1969
“ROCKY” was 11 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1975
“ROCKY” was 17 when Saigon fell, ending the Vietnam War
1982
“ROCKY” was 24 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1987
Daughter Samantha (Punk) was born
1994
“ROCKY” was 36 when "Friends" premiered
2004
Granddaughter Diamond (Punkin) was born
2007
“ROCKY” was 49 when the first iPhone went on sale
2010
“ROCKY” was 52 when Instagram was launched
2022
“ROCKY” was 64 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2024
Passed away February 11, age 66
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