Kenneth Wayne Ballard-Royal was born October 7, 1959 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Bobbie Jean and Floyd Royal, who precede him death. He attended Crooked Oak School Systems where he played football. He went on to obtain his GED, learned how to weld, enjoyed playing the bass guitar, worked in food service, assisted in the clinic, and was library support. He was baptized at an early age and confessed his love for Christ. Kenneth had a very unique spirit and was a mentor to all that he came in contact with. He enjoyed sharing life lessons, even considering himself a counselor, giving advice to all that asked, whether you liked it or not. He was a happy, well loved, family oriented man that enjoyed spending time with family and friends and never turned down a challenge for a good card game or hand of dominoes. Kenneth cherished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. He constantly stressed the importance of family being close. Kenneth was the fourth of fourteen children, with one brother and one sister preceding him in death. He adored the two children he fathered; his son, Davon Ervin preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Tomeka Jones of Midwest City; five brothers, Marvin Ray Ballard, Charles Edward Ballard, Floyd Douglas Royal, Jr., Myron Meckell Royal, and Michael Royal, all of Oklahoma City, OK; six sisters, Flonzetta Royal, Kathi Lynette Royal, and Sabina Lavette Royal of Oklahoma City, Benita Royal, Tracy Royal and Gwen Royal all of Waynesboro, Mississippi; seven grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.