of Mabelvale, AR

December 14, 1951 - January 26, 2026

Steve Hix, age 74, of Mabelvale, AR passed away on January 26, 2026, in Little Rock, AR. He was born on December 14, 1951, in Batesville, Arkansas to Charley and Marie Hix. Steve graduated from Sulphur Rock High School in 1969; Harding College in 1973 majoring in Accounting; and Law School at U of A, Little Rock in 1981 going to night school. He married his childhood sweetheart, Carol Ann Peterson, on June 18, 1971. His career in Accounting and Law spanned over 45 wonderful years.

Steve became a Christian in March 1973 and attended Geyer Springs Church of Christ and Pleasant Valley Church of Christ since 1973.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Marie Hix and his grandparents. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Carol Ann; his three children, Jennifer A. Hardin (Aaron) of Little Rock, Jordan S. Hix (Kelcey) of Connecticut; and Courtney M. Martinez (Daniel) of Little Rock; his brothers Dennis Hix (Betty) of Greenwood, AR and Charley Hix Jr. (Pam) of Batesville, AR; seven grandchildren, John Anthony Ostie of Mabelvale, Hudson, Jude and Nolan Hix of Connecticut, and Graham, Lincoln and Caroline Martinez of Little Rock, his sister-in-law Shirley Manning, several nephews and a niece, and his special life group and Acme friends, the Bittles, Hamiltons, Pistorius', Robersons, Walters and Hydes.

Pallbearers will be Bob Walters, Ricky Bittle, Wes Hamilton, John Ostie, Heath Mitchell and Matt Manning. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Roberson, Bryan Pistorius, Dr. David Smith and Matthew Hyde.

Visitation will be at 11 am and funeral at 12 noon at Roller Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock. Burial will be at Lee's Chapel Moorefield Cemetery near Batesville, Arkansas.

A special thank you goes to Baptist Health, Briarwood Rehab and Hospice Home Care for their excellent care the past six months.

Memorials may be made to either the Haiti Christian Development Project (HCDP), PO Box 21119, Little Rock, AR 72221; or Lee's Chapel Moorfield Cemetery in care of Citizens Bank in Batesville.

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