Millard Clyde Martindale, 90, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. Martindale was born August 7, 1919 the son of Jessie and Maude (Ridgen) Martindale. Mr. Martindale was a native of Chatham County, a retired superintendent with Seaboard Coastline Railroad in Richmond, Virginia. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby R. Martindale; a son, Bobby J. Martindale and a granddaughter, Nikki Martindale.

He is survived by two sons: Gary Martindale and wife, Deborah of Richmond, VA, Richard Martindale of Siler City, NC; one daughter: Vivian M. Barker and husband, Andrew Barker, Jr. of Ruthers Glenn, VA; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Rives Chapel Baptist Church, 4338 Rives Chapel Church Road, Siler City with Rev. J. R. Bouldin and Rev. Luther Lemons officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.