Hal Preston Royer, 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in a local hospital. He was born in DeQuincy and was a member of First Baptist Church. He is survived by his 2 nieces, Dr. Cassandre Royer of San Antonio, TX and Kara Royer of Fort Worth, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth Royer. Services were held Friday, February 25, 2011 in First Baptist Church. Brother Walls will officiate. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday 24, 2011 from 4-9p.m. in Hixson-Snider Funeral Home and will resume on Friday, February 25 in the church from 9a.m. until time of service. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com