of North Little Rock, AR
March 11, 1970 - December 31, 2024
Carl E. Hildreth, II was born March 11, 1970 at the Whitman Air Force Base hospital in Missouri. He passed away after a long illness while living in North Little Rock, Arkansas on December 31, 2024.
Carl, known as Butch by much of his family, lived in many different states in the U.S. throughout his life. He served in the US Army for 8 years and went on to own a security system business. During his time living in Sherwood, Arkansas, he attended Cornerstone Bible Fellowship where he was part of a small group. The members of this group offered him exceptional care and support for which the family is grateful.
He is preceded by his father, Carl E. Hildreth, Sr., (2010), his mother Sue Ellen (Gray) Hildreth (2024), and his brother Derrick E. Hildreth (2015). He is survived by his daughter Lauren Hildreth and many aunts, uncles, and cousins from the Gray and Hildreth families.
A virtual memorial service will held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00 Central time via Facebook Live by Pastor Jason Bogardus. You can find the service by going to the Cornerstone Bible Fellowship website www.cbf.us and clicking on the link for ''Watch Live.''
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cornerstone Bible Fellowship by going to the church website and clicking on the Giving link.
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4 Condolence(s)
Amy Branson
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Butch,
Where do I even begin... I remember the first words you ever said to me
“I'm your cousin Butch and this is Derrick, you can come play with us in the backyard.”
Then you turned to Derrick and said “she's ours now, and we're keepin’ her.”
From that moment we have always had a special connection.
My favorite memory of you is teaching me to climb the apple tree in Granddaddy's backyard. I was so scared coming down from the top, and you had to climb halfway up there to save me, showing me which branches to hold on to and where to put my little feet. You climbed every branch down with me, ensuring that I was safe until that last branch, where you told me to jump down into Derrick’s arms.
All three of us stood beneath that tree, looking up at the top where the sun was shining through the branches, you turned towards me with that mischievous smile of yours, and said
“you did it, you went to the top and came back down.”
I was so excited to have an older cousin that loved me from the start, kept me in constant mischief, and never let me take the blame for any of it. I idolized you and thought of you as my own little hero. Of course, my love for you only grew, along with our countless misadventures throughout our childhood.
You brought us joy, laughter, an infectious spirit and boundless energy.
Butch, you were truly one of a kind. Your big heart matched your larger-than-life personality. You had a unique talent for finding fun in every moment, turning the simplest of gatherings into unforgettable adventures. Reminding us all not to take life too seriously. Even as an adult, you carried the spirit of a child within you, inspiring those around you to embrace that same sense of wonder.
Butch you loved your family and friends without boundaries.
Your time with us was far too short, and we will carry you in our hearts forever.
Rest easy, dear Butch.
Allan Grandgenett
Saturday, January 11, 2025
It was a joy and an honor to be your friend. I know the Lord put you in our small group and into my life to make me a better person. I will always be grateful for your friendship. I will miss our lunches together, but I know you are feasting on better things now.
Janice and Rob Morgan
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Butch, we are sad that you have passed but are happy that you now have a heavenly body free from earthly ailments. Now that you are reunited with your family, we are certain you are rejoicing in their embrace and resting in Holy Light.
Jake McAuliffe
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Your eyes are healed, you heart is warmed, and you will never be lonely again. May your treasures in Heaven be many. I know that we'll meet again, brother.