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 3804 -3820 White Drive, near Batesville, Arkansas toward Charlotte.
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.
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38 Condolence(s)
Tammy Hix Milligan
Monday, February 2, 2026
Sending prayers for comfort and strength to Carol and all of the family during this difficult time. Steve was a great man and such a wonderful family man. His legacy of love and compassion will live on forever. God Bless
Rebecca Schatz
Monday, February 2, 2026
Dear Carol ad family,
I’m sorry about the loss of your loved one. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you during this difficult time.
Rebecca Schatz
Pat Simpson & Gayla Hopson
Monday, February 2, 2026
Carol & Family we are so saddened, our thoughts, prayers & love are with you during this time of loss.
Gary and Anna Gipson
Sunday, February 1, 2026
So sorry for your loss. If yall need anything just let us know. We've know the Hix family a long time.
Betty Townsend
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Sending Prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Rickey and Glenda Carter
Saturday, January 31, 2026
We just want all of you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as your life goes on without him. Our prayers will continue!
Steve and Judy Cargill
Saturday, January 31, 2026
We are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing and have been and will continue praying for the family’s peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jim and Debra West
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Carol, we are so sorry to hear about Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Norie Anderson
Saturday, January 31, 2026
So very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Sending prayers of loving comfort to Carol and all of his loved ones. Love, Gary & Norie
AL SMITH
Saturday, January 31, 2026
SORRY RFOR YOUR LOSS.
Sherry Gibson and Sandra Herrod
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Our thoughts and prayers of sympathy go out to the family. Thanks to Steve and Carol for being christian friends with our father and mother, Ernest and Lorene Gibson, at Geyer Springs Church of Christ who are now in heaven wit Steve.
The Clay Hooper Family
Friday, January 30, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Don and Nancy Fields
Friday, January 30, 2026
May God's continuing love sustain you, Caol and all of your family.
Sharen Cason
Friday, January 30, 2026
Dick Nowlin
Friday, January 30, 2026
Our hearts are saddened by your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to comfort you through this time.
Kay and Fred Irvin
Friday, January 30, 2026
We were glad to get to know you both at Briarwood. We appreciated Steve’s strong will and enjoyed his sense of humor. You two were a blessing to us. We are praying for comfort and strength for you and your family at this time.
Marilyn Jones
Friday, January 30, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Deborah Walker
Friday, January 30, 2026
My prayers and heart are with you and your family.
Louise Keene Hooper
Friday, January 30, 2026
Carol Ann, Dennis, Chuck and families, so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless and comfort you during the coming days .
Shelby Jean Wagner
Friday, January 30, 2026
Condolences. Thinking of you. Steve was a favorite. Wish I could be with you. Love you.
Jay Craig
Thursday, January 29, 2026
So sad to hear about Mr. Steve. He was always a solid figure @ Pleasant Valley church. It was always a privilege to serve on the communion & contribution teams on Sunday morning. One thing’s for sure…I will see him again!
🥳👍🙏💪🎉
Rosemary Mounts
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. So glad we got to know each other.
Jim and Kay McIntyre
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Carol and family,
Our prayers are with you.
Merce & JayBurks
Thursday, January 29, 2026
We are sorry for your lost. Jay and I are so glad that we got to know you and Steve all of these years. He was always there for us when we need his help.
Katie Jackson
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Jennifer and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know he was a wonderful man because he raised a wonderful daughter. May God comfort you and all your family. 🙏❤️🙏
Shelby Jean Wagner
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Condolences. Thinking of you. Steve was a favorite. Wish I could be with you. Love you.
Yolanda Platt
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Carol Ann, sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Kevin, Wendy, Eli, and Owen Davis
Thursday, January 29, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss, may your many loving memories help you during this time. It has been a while since baseball has been all of our lives, but we have very fond memories of Steve and Carol. They were always dear friends. Steve was a good man, generous, loving toward his best player, John, and all the Tiger boys. Bless you all.
Johnnie Anderson Baker
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Carol Ann and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve was a great man and he will always be remembered , David thought alot of Steve and Steve was one of the first he talked to when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Steve gave him so many words of encouragement.
I am. Glad I got to know him at Sulphur Rock high school.
Love and prayers.
Scott & Jenna Warmack
Thursday, January 29, 2026
We are so very sorry for your loss. I know he was a very special person, and our hearts ache for you all. Praying for peace and comfort as you grieve.
Bob & Laura Dunaway, Julie Riggan & family
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Our prayers and sympathies go out to you all. We have such wonderful memories of Steve, and your family has been special to us for a very long time. We love you.
Sharon Ward
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Praying for your family.
Janice M Doyle
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Prayers for all
Janice M Doyle
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Carol Ann and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all. This is one of GODS hardest lesson too understand. Prayers for all concerned . Janice and girlsjj
Geri Wilde
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Geri Wilde
Thursday, January 29, 2026
My heartfelt condolences for his family and friends. I know this is a tremendous loss as I have watched over the years on FB, time spent with his wife, daughters, son/in-laws and beautiful grandchildren. He is now home and no longer suffering.
Misti Smith
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Jennifer and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Misti Wisely Smith
Troy M Shelton