Harold "Butch" O'dell Hix Jr.

Harold O'Dell “Butch” Hix Jr., 55, of Beechgrove, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Butch was born on April 16, 1971, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Janice and Harold Hix Sr.

Butch loved spending time outdoors and with his family. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping, and trips to the mountains and the beach. He also had a love for music, especially rock music, and enjoyed grilling for his family. Whether he was outside enjoying nature or simply spending time with those he loved, family was an important part of his life.

Butch is survived by his wife, Chastity Hix; his children, Nicholas Hix, Amanda Hix, Kaleigh (Cory) Hickey, Anthony Prevo, Christiana Hix, Billie Jo Ricco, and Braden Hix; 11 grandchildren; and his sisters, Darlene “Sue” (Tom) Brockus, Tonya (Bill) Hix-Carr, and Madawna Springer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Janice and Harold Hix Sr.; and his brother, Gilbert “Lee” Crawford.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Indiana Funeral Care – Central, 925 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 p.m.

A graveside service will take place on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, where Butch will be laid to rest.