Joshua Phillip Royce, 32, of Ward, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas, after succumbing to injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident. He was born Friday, October 11, 1991, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Rhonda S. Bennett (Hoffman) and Phillip W. Royce. Joshua obtained his welding certifications in 2011, mastered landscape artistry from 2013 until 2024, and he was a very proud father. He loved grilling, R&B music, and his family. He is preceded in death by brother-in-law, Bryan W. Owens and grandfather, George L. Royce.

He is survived by his mother, Rhonda S. Bennett (Hoffman); father, Phillip W. Royce and stepmother, Jennifer L. Royce (Glidewell); significant other, Charlotte C. Wilson; daughter, Addison F. Royce; siblings, Courtney R. Owens (Boyden) and Michael W. Stange, Ashley B. Royce and Zachary A. Gunter, Charles J. Royce, Noah W. Royce, Reva F. Royce, Chloe E. Royce, Isaiah A. Royce; nephews, Jace B. Owens, Camden J. Royce, Cadence B. Stange and Kaydence M. Royce; nieces, Bree'yana A. Owens and Emory Q. Gunter, as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Memorial services will be 5:30-7:00 for family and 7:00-9:00 for family and friends, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 16th Section Community Center, 8845-9013 AR 319, Austin, AR  72007.   Arrangements by Moore's Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816.