Royce Gene Nix, 55, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 4, 2018. He was born March 4, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Royce proudly served in the United States Army where he was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal, Expert Badge (Rifle M-16), Expert Badge (Hand Grenade), Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He was employed with Woodson, Incorporated as a truck driver. Royce's passion was his family. He adored his children and grandchildren and loved spending time with them. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and four-wheel riding. Royce was an avid gun collector. His special fur buddy, "Buster", was very special to him.
Royce leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of thirty-five years, Melissa Nix of Benton; son, Raymond E. Nix and wife Crystal of Benton; daughter, Dollie M. Martinez and husband Francisco of Alexander, Arkansas; five grandchildren: Madelyn Nix, Dominic Hernandez, Nicholas Martinez, Jadyn Martinez, and Izayiah Martinez; parents, Edward Grady and Frances Howell of Benton; two brothers: Franklin C. Nix and wife Jennifer of Traskwood, Arkansas and Kenneth Howell and wife Jenny of Benton; and a host of family and friends who love Royce and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, August 9, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 10, at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, 1010 Military Road, Benton, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, a certified Veterans Funeral Care provider. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Reception Visitation
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9.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Graveside Service
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10.
10:00 AM (CDT)
Smith - Rosemont Cemetery
1010 Military Road
Benton, AR, 72015