Robert Steve "Stevie" Nance, 62, (1960-2022) Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022.  He was born July 11, 1960, in Helena, Arkansas. Mr. Nance is survived by his parents, Kenneth Nance and Estelle and Don Dale; siblings, Maria Nance-Morris, Donna Peeper (Richard), Rachel Nance, and Morgan Nance. Steve also is survived by his nephews, Jackie Allen Nance, Jerrod Stallings, Christian Morris, and nieces, Jessica Nance, Tiffany Davidson, Megan Hall, and Daily Ivey. He is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Erle Nance, Jr.

Stevie was a lifelong, talented, musician playing his guitars for more than 50 years. He grew up in the 1970's, playing in the back of his house where him, his father and older brother, Kenny Nance, converted the den into a music studio and played country, blues, honky-tonk, and rock and roll. He played lead guitar to Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven while Kenny played the drums. Neither one of them missing a beat. Steve sang while playing his guitar to "Who'll Stop The Rain" by CCR and many other famous tunes back in the day. Him and his brother were quite the popular musicians at a very early age. He was a great artist who painted many fine works of art that were sold on showcases around the state including the Governor's Mansion. He won Honorable Mention at The Governor's Mansion in Little Rock on a piece titled, "My Compliments". He loved to read books and was a great joke teller. I can't count the number of times he made a room burst with laughter. He touched many hearts and was loved by all. He was a kindhearted and loving big brother. We miss you, Stevie.

A memorial of his life will be held for family members and close friends. Please join us as we celebrate his life this Friday between 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.  Contact Estelle Dale for venue information at (501) 952-7794. Bring a smile, candle, a blanket, warm heart, and a favorite story about my brother.