Funeral services are scheduled for a former Citrus County deputy and candidate for Citrus County Sheriff who died suddenly this week.

  • Retired CCSO captain died suddenly Monday
  • Phil Royal had a seizure while running in a charity event
  • Royal was in the process of running for sheriff 

Phil Royal, 47, died Monday as a result of a seizure experienced while running in a charitable fundraising event.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, July 24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Inverness. 

Services are planned for Monday, July 25th at 11 a.m. at Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church, followed by a processional to Hills of Rest Cemetery in Floral City.

In lieu of flowers, a message on Royal's candidate Facebook page asks people to consider making a donation to the Phil Royal Memorial Fund.

Royal leaves behind a wife and baby girl.