Charley Hix

Charley Hix, 88, of Batesville, Ark. passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. He was born April 21, 1928, to the late Malcom "Pete" Hix Sr. and Elizabeth Hix. Charley was a building contractor and cattle rancher. He served on the Sulphur Rock school board for 15 years and was a member of North Heights Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marie Hix; three sons, Steve Hix and wife, Carol, of Little Rock, Dennis Hix and wife, Betty, of Tulsa, Okla., Charley Hix Jr. and wife, Pam, of Batesville; six grandchildren, Jennifer Hardin, Courtney Martinez, Jordon Hix, Jonathan Hix, Brandon Hix, and Brittany Hix; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Malcom Hix Jr. of Batesville. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Hix, Jordan Hix, Brandon Hix, John Anthony Ostie; David Hix, and Mickey Hix. Honorary pallbearers are David Rounds, Greg Simpson, Dr. Robert Walton and the deacons and elders of North Heights Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at North Heights Church of Christ. Burial will be at Lee's Chapel Cemetery at Gainesboro following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to North Heights Church of Christ, 200 Warrior Road, Batesville, Ark. 72501, Paragould Children's Home, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Ark. 72450, or Lee's Chapel Cemetery Fund, 105 Felts Street, Batesville, Ark. 72501. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.