Buddy Earl Montgomery

Buddy Earl Montgomery, age 81, of North Little Rock, AR passed away from this life Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was born December 14, 1942 in Little Rock, AR to Earl and Erma Montgomery. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Cathy Montgomery.

Buddy was a graduate of North Little Rock High School class of 1961 and attended Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA). He retired after many years from the Union Pacific Railroad. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War Era. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and North Little Rock Elks Club.

He is survived by his sister, Carol Kinchen; daughter, Mauri Jones; son, Brian Montgomery (Susan); grandchildren, Emily Howard, Russell Jones, Kelsey Jones, Hannah Montgomery, Hayden Montgomery; great-grandchildren, Conner, Taylor, Jocelyn, Liam, Brantley, Reese and Rylen; two nephews, Daryl Kinchen and Warren Kinchen; and his beloved canine companion, Asta.

A graveside service will be held at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., NLR, AR on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to North Little Rock Friends of Animals, 1 Championship Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72116. Arrangements by Searcy McEuen Funeral Home, www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com