Royce Eldridge Breeding

Royce Eldridge Breeding, 82, of Springdale, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Circle of Life Hospice, in Springdale, Ark. Royce was born Feb. 24, 1929, to the late Harold and Hazel (Morris) Breeding. Royce was a long time member and deacon at Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church in Sherwood and most recently a member of Cross Church at First Baptist Church of Springdale. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a devoted churchman, and loving husband, father and grandfather. Royce loved working with his hands. He was a master carpenter and a general jack of all trades. Royce did everything with extreme attention to detail. He tried to instill in his sons a strong work ethic and the necessity of doing things right the first time. Royce is survived by his wife of 60 years, JoAnn; two sons, Brian Breeding and wife, Vicki, of Alexandria, La. and Brant Breeding and wife, Delores, of Springdale, Ark.; sister Callie Schlect of Santa Clara, Calif.; four grandchildren, Aaron, Andrew, Rachel and Daniel Breeding of Springdale; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service with visitation following will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 20, in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home (501) 327-7727. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.