He is survived by his loving wife, Donyale Chriswell; his daughter, Maddy Royalty (Raymone Linsey); his son, Ethan Royalty (Emily Kramer); his brothers, Darin Chriswell (Chasidy) and Tyler (Aubree) Chriswell; his mother-in-law, Dora Ray Gossage, who was like a mother to him; two honorary fathers, Doug Bell and Perry Elam; and honorary mother: Randy Elam. He is also survived by many family members and friends who will cherish his memory and mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Lee Chriswell and Lois Ann (Bell) Chriswell. Also, his father-in-law, Donald Gossage.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at Hickey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Elk Spring Cemetery.
Hickey Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements