Selvin W. Royal

November 28, 1941 - April 1, 2026

Selvin Wayne Royal died on April 1, 2026, at the age of 84 years, 4 months and 4 days. He was born in Clanton, Alabama, and married Shirley Ann Cooper on October 10, 1964, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen Herman Royal and Aline Florene Bowen Royal and three brothers Wrennie (Herman) Royal, Talmadge (Roy) Royal, Euliss (Gene) Royal, and one sister Hazel Royal. He is survived by two nephews, Alan Scott Royal and Kevin Royal and numerous nieces. Selvin spent several years teaching at Smith Cotton High school in Sedalia, Missouri. He then taught briefly at Central Missouri State University as an Assistant Professor of Library Science. Subsequently, at the University of Central Arkansas he was appointed Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Applied Academic Technologies and promoted to Professor of Library Media. Selvin earned several master's degrees from different universities and a Doctor of Philosophy in Library Science from Florida State University. No funeral Services will be held. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net