Glen Hix Blevins

May 20, 1938 – October 24, 2026

Glen Hix Blevins, 88, passed away on October 24, 2026, at 4:40 a.m. He was born on May 20, 1938, in Sage, Arkansas, to Olar and Veona Jennings Blevins.

Glen began his career as a young man working at Harry Diamond Laboratories in Washington, D.C., followed by work as a civilian contractor at the Naval Ordinance Department. In 1972, he moved to Batesville, Arkansas, to work as an engineer for White Rodgers, where he remained until 1993.

Glen was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and took great pleasure in his years as a recreational pilot and his service to the organization. He was also a dedicated Mason for more than 40 years. Outside of work, Glen enjoyed working outdoors on a variety of projects, as well as turkey and deer hunting. He valued the time he spent pursuing his interests and sharing his love of aviation and the outdoors with others.

Glen was married to Debbie Collins Blevins for 29 years, and together they shared a life filled with family and treasured memories.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olar Blevins and Veona Jennings Blevins; his brother, Harold Blevins; and his twin granddaughters, Elise and Grace Blevins.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Kay Blevins, of the home; two sons, Todd Blevins of Batesville, Arkansas, and Steven (Tomi) Blevins of Maumelle, Arkansas; and one stepdaughter, Mandie (Lance) Hall of Batesville, Arkansas.

He is also survived by three grandsons, Jacob (Lydia) Blevins of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Lindsey Blevins and Avery Blevins of Maumelle, Arkansas; one step-grandson, Boston (Sierra) Hall; one step-granddaughter, Mera Hall, Batesville, Arkansas and one great-grandson, Stetson Blevins of Olive Branch, Mississippi. He will be remembered by family and friends for his dedication to his work and hobbies, and the memories they shared with him.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville, Arkansas, with Bro. Barrett Beyer officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tracy Wallis, Greg Wallis, Dick Gregg, Bob Meredith, Mike Cocke, and his grandsons.

There will not be a formal visitation. However, friends are warmly invited to the family home following the service for lunch and a time of fellowship and remembrance.