Royce Fay Grable

of Mabelvale, AR

July 12, 1930 - March 22, 2023

Royce Fay Grable was born July 12, 1930 in the New Home Community near Guy, AR to Arvin and Hazel (Swor) Grable. He passed on March 22, 2023 at home. He was the middle son in the family. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Harold Dean. His family moved to Little Rock prior to World War II. He graduated from Little Rock High School. He was married to Peggy Ann Smith of Little Rock on September 21, 1950. She preceded him in death on August 24, 2021. They were married for 70 years and to this union was born three daughters.

Royce served in the United States Air Force as a mechanic and a Sergeant. After the service, he retired as a salesman from Taylor Impressions and Jungkind Photographic.

Royce lived his life as a faithful Christian. He was saved and baptized by the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock. He was ordained as a deacon in 1964. He served as a Trustee for the Missionary Baptist Seminary for 50 years. He sang in the choir, taught in Sunday School and was Deacon Emeritus at Spring Creek. He was faithful in all aspects of his walk with Christ.

He is survived by his daughters, Sandra K. Parrish (Terry) of Bryant; Gina Grable of Mabelvale; Lisa Strain of Benton and one brother, Weldon Grable of Conway. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Clay Parrish (Amanda), Benton; Shelly Loftin, Benton; Crystal Cotner (Jake) Carlisle; Taylor Meador (Michael), Hackett and Caleb Strain (Aaryn) Alexander. He is survived by 6 great-grandchildren, Spencer Parrish, Sadie Parrish, Westin Loftin, Grayson Loftin, Tripp Cotner and Sutton Cotner. He is also survived by a host of other nieces and nephews, family and friends and a loving church family.

Memorials may be made to the Spring Creek Baptist Church Youth or the Missionary Baptist Seminary of Little Rock, AR.

Royce lived by the Word of God in particular, Matthew 16:25 and John 14:2,3.

Service Information
Visitation
Spring Creek Baptist Church
19200 I-30
Benton,  AR 72019
3/27/2023 at 12:30 P.M.
Service
Funeral Service
Spring Creek Baptist Church
19200 I-30
Benton,  AR 72019
3/27/2023 at 1:30 P.M.

Cemetery/Interment
Forest Hills Memorial Park
10201 S. Highway 5 North
Alexander, AR 72002

Memorial Contributions
Spring Creek Baptist Church Youth
19200 I-30
Benton, AR 72019
Missionary Baptist Seminary
5224 Old Stagecoach Road
Little Rock, AR 72204


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com