Gerald "Butch" Martindill, Jr.

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Biography: G. Butch Martindill, Jr. age 68 of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on December 21, 2016. He was born in Helena, Arkansas on January 9, 1948 to his late parents Dorothy Fike and Gerald ?Chief? Martindill. Butch graduated from Jacksonville High and later graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville with a Bachelor degree of Business. In 1970, Butch joined his dad at Little Rock Dodge where they worked side by side. Over the years, they acquired and managed dealerships for Chrysler, Mitsubishi, and Jeep. Butch has served as Treasurer on the Board of the Arkansas State Fair for years and in 2002 was designated President of the Arkansas Auto Dealers Association. During his years of service to Little Rock, Butch received awards too numerous to count; the 1999 AHA award from the Arkansas Repertory Theater, the 2002 Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award, the 2003 Hope Award, and in 2012 he was an Honoree of the American Cancer Society. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Catherine Hardee Martindill; his children Cara, Christopher, and Matthew; and his granddaughters Kaley and Parker. A celebration of Life will be 10:00am Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212 with a reception to follow. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

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William Klingler

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was privileged to work with Butch as the Chrysler Zone Manager from 1981-1983. In all my twenty plus years with Chrysler he ran one of the best dealerships that I encountered. Not only was he successful but extremely honorable and loyal.Although it has been many years since we had spoken, I will always remember Butch and appreciate his contributions. My condolences to his entire family as I am sure he will be missed.

Howard Heron/ formerly of Buick

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Please accept my sympathies for your loss.

Stansel & Lisa Harvey

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

From the first time I met Butch with Jim Tilley, it was as if I had always known him. He was that kind of person who you immediately liked. After moving away, I always kept up with Butch through Jim and have remembered him throughout the years. Those memories will remain.

Terry Barket

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I continue to hold all of you close in my heart...

Norma Ellis

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Kathy I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and will be in the days to come.

Jan & Richard Weiss

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We sincerely express our condolences. An institution in the automobile business, Butch worked with Richard for many years in business dealings, and with us both personally. He was the epitome of the most "customer friendly" person to work with us, and we came to know him as a friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob Thompson

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sad news. Butch and his family first moved next door to me when they arrived in Jacksonville. All nice folks. He was the only guy in our class who drove a Thunderbird. Made the rest of us guys sick with envy!

Lisa and Neal Kirkpatrick

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cathy and kids, words cannot express the sadness we feel for your loss. Butch was such a wonderful human being, not many people left like him, he was truly one of a kind!! We are lifting you all up in our prayers.

Toney Abbott

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Butch and I were good friends during high school. My sincere sympathy to the family of a fine man.

Linda Binz

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cathy: my heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time. Butch was loved by many and will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Ron Frost

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cathy,
So sorry for your soul mate loss. I will not forget Butch and his never to be matched caring and positive outlook. Always asking " how are you doing " ? God bless you and family.

Tammie Wofford

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Praying for family.
My dad worked for Butch and Chief for many years as their parts manager at LR Dodge, and Butch was always very nice to us when we'd visit. He would always be so generous in donations for my son and his youth group for camp.
Tammie (Hixon), Wesley, Wes Jr, and Carla Wofford

Gary & BooBoo Heathcott

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Cathy, so very sorry to hear of Butch's passing. You know how much we enjoyed and loved his lifelong sweet spirit. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. We're thinking of you and the kids in this difficult time.

Chris and Renee Norwood

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Kathy and Cara, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Tim and Karen Holt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss....we had just had a great conversation with Butch a couple of weeks ago and caught up on many past adventures. Rest in Peace and God bless.

jerry tharp

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers will continue for the family and the many friends and co workers. This is a family that truly made a difference in the auto industry. May God bless all of you.

Gerald "Butch" Martindill, Jr.

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