Royce A. Coble

Royce A Coble, 89, passed away Dec. 31, 2025, in Hot Springs Village.

He was born May 28, 1936, in Paris, Texas, to A.G. and Marie Coble. Growing up in Magnolia, Ark., Royce graduated from Magnolia High School in 1954. In 1958, Royce was drafted and proudly served in the U.S. Army.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Sue Coble; father and mother, A.G. and Marie Coble; sister, Betty Hollingsworth; brother-in-law, Jack Hollingsworth; stepdaughter, Christy Cooper; and step son-in-law, Gary Felty.

Royce is survived by three sons, David (Audelia) Coble, Jim Coble and Chris (Anna) Coble; stepdaughter, Vickey Felty; step son-in-law, Brent Cooper, six grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, and four step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

After retiring as owner of Coble Welding Service in Hot Springs, Royce proudly served as a Court Advocate for CASA of Garland County. This was a life changing experience that brought joy to his life, including one special girl who became his granddaughter, Katy.

The last 17 years, Royce enjoyed traveling the U.S. and Mexico with his wife, Sandra, visiting friends and family. He was a proud dad and grandfather who enjoyed listening about each kids' endeavor.

Honorary pallbearers are Mike Hollingsworth, Tim Hollingsworth, Jimmy Hollingsworth, Patricia Haas, Brad Davis, Grayson Coble, Luis Angel Coble, April Coble, Mikka Felty and Katy Thompson.

Services for Royce will be Saturday, Jan. 10, at Heath Funeral Home. Visitation will occur at 1 p.m. and service will follow at 1:45 with Larry McFadden officiating.

Memorials can be sent in Royce's name to National Park College Foundation in care of Davis Family Court, Beautiful Life Recovery House 602 Long Island Dr., Hot Springs, AR 71913, or a charity of your choice.