of Batesville, AR
April 27, 1929 - January 13, 2016
Roy Glenn Provence, age 86, of Batesville passed from this life Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at White River Medical Center.
He was born April 27, 1929, in Cave City, Arkansas to Luther and Alice Jones Provence. He was a retired truck driver and an active member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church.
Married for 62 years, he and his wife, Freda Winona Simpson Provence were married in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 6, 1953. A loving husband and father to Ron, Don, and Keith, he loved and dedicated his life to his family and church. He later welcomed into his family, Tom and Christine Wammack and treated them as a son and daughter-in-law. Among other occupations, he drove a transport truck for White River Petroleum for 33 years. He will be missed by all he knew.
Survivors include his wife, Freda Winona Provence of Batesville; four sons, Ron Provence and his wife, Cheri, of Oxford, Mississippi, Don Provence and his wife, Denise, Keith Provence and his wife, Nina, and Tom Wammack and his wife, Christine, all of Batesville; five grandchildren, Christopher Provence and his wife, Mary, Nicholas Wammack and his wife, Sheri, Jeremy Aldrich, Laura Tull and her husband, Matthew, and Ashley Neill and her husband, Peyton; five great-grandchildren, Madison Wammack, Tucker Wammack, Asher Neill, Avery Tull and Norah Neill; a brother, L. W. Provence of Memphis, Tennessee; and a sister, Pearl McNish of Kingman, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Burl Provence, Burnice Provence and Wesley Provence; and three sisters, Rozella Hensley, Lorene Bell and Lorelle Ford.
A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church with Ron Provence and Carroll Kinley officiating. Music will be provided by Keith Provence and Devona Campbell.
Pallbearers will be Billy Ed Campbell, Mark Scott, Howard West, Phil Goodwin, Chris Provence and Nicholas Wammack. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Tull, Peyton Neill, Jeremy Aldrich and the men of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at the church prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Gideon's International, PO Box 2982, Batesville, AR 72503.
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21 Condolence(s)
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Just know you are being prayed for. God is our refuge and strength.
Phillip,Pam,Matt,and Theron Lloyd
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
We were so sorry to hear about Roy and sorry we were out of town and could not be there. We love all of you and your family is so special to us. Roy and Freda were such good neighbors to mother and daddy. Roy was a wonderful man and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randy Whiteaker
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss; you will all be in our prayers.
Randy and Rebecca Whiteaker
Kathy Clements
Sunday, January 17, 2016
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Freda. I know what you are going through, since I lost Lyle a little over a year ago. I'll call in a few weeks, and if you're up to it, I'll drop by for a visit.
Kathy Clements
Linda Wood
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Don and Denise, I am sorry to hear about Mr. Provence. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.
Linda
Joe Ted Provence
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Roy Glen was a great friend and cousin. He will be dearly missed until we meet again in heaven.
norman sensabaugh
Friday, January 15, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Roys passing. He will be
missed by many friends. He was a very fine man. We
will be praying for all of you.
Norman and Lola Sensabaugh
Ed and Diane McClure
Friday, January 15, 2016
We are so sorry to hear this very sad news. Mr. Provence was a man who truly loved the Lord and his church. He would always greet us with a big smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you go through this very difficult time. May God comfort you with His peace.
Quillen and Karen Edwards
Friday, January 15, 2016
Thinking of ya'll. God Bless
Richard Ross
Friday, January 15, 2016
Brother Roy's passing is devastating to family and friends but heaven's gain. He is going to missed greatly by all. It was a great pleasure and blessing for me to meet Bro. Roy, a man who clearly loves our Lord. May God hold each of you in His hand as you go through this sad time. You are in our prayers. Richard and Birdie Ross
Gus Williamson
Friday, January 15, 2016
Pearlette and I are so sorry for your loss. Rejoice in the knowledge that Mr. Provence had placed his trust in Jesus and is now enjoying the fruits of that trust and of his labor for our Savior!! My God give you comfort during this time.
Gerald & Ina Provence
Friday, January 15, 2016
Lost a great and very loved gentleman. Our prayers are with the family.
Paul & Pat Hayward
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Sorry for your loss, we love you guys.
Charles Faust
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Brother Roy was a blessing to me ever since I first met him. You, his family, are still a great blessing to me and I am so sorry for your loss, but rejoicing for Bro. Roy for I know that he is praising Jesus at this time. Zenda and my prayers are with you as you go through this sad time. May God bless you richly.
Charlie and Zenda
Ronny Gold
Thursday, January 14, 2016
For as long as I can remember Mr Roy, since I was old enough to remember always was the kindest person you would want to be around,awesome person
Sandra Provence
Thursday, January 14, 2016
May God's gentle spirit fill your hearts with sweet memories and keep Uncle Roy's spirit always near. God Bless.
Sandra Provence
Thursday, January 14, 2016
May God's gentle spirit fill your hearts with sweet memories and keep Uncle Roy's spirit always near. God Bless.
Craig and Sue Ogilvie
Thursday, January 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale and Louise Stewart
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Sorry for your lost i know he will be miss he was a find man May God be with all the family.
Dale and Louise Stewart
Pam Stephens
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Freda, Ron, Don and Keith, so very sorry for your loss, much love and prayers to the entire family...
Love,
Pam
Eddie & Bill Dugger
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Ron, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We are sending prayers for you & your family for God's comfort & strength.
Sincerely,
Bill & Eddie Dugger