Dakota Riley Martindale, 29, of Valley View, Tx passed away on April 13, 2025, in Gainesville, Texas. Graveside service will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Valley View Cemetery, Valley View, Texas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Meador Funeral Home Chapel, 1204 E. California Street, Gainesville, Texas.
Dakota was born on August 28, 1995, to Max and Sherry Martindale in Denton, TX. He was baptized at the Valley View Church of Christ, and he attended Valley View High School. Dakota loved to play golf with his father Max. He was also passionate about playing poker and was an excellent ping pong player. He was a loving son, brother and uncle to his family. Dakota was also extremely close to his nieces and nephews. He also loved spending time with his friends who were like his brothers, and he never met a stranger and treated everyone special.
He is survived by his father Max Martindale; siblings Rhonda Martindale, Dillon Martindale, Cindy Hinzman and husband Kent, Bucky Martindale and wife Sabrina. Dakota is also survived by his nieces and nephews that was like his own siblings Mason Covington and wife Deb, Andy Covington, Jordan Baptiste, Meranda and husband Josh Dermott, Samuel and Lucas Hinzman, Cheyene and husband Bryce Smith. Ash Martindale and Hunter Martindale.
Dakota is preceded in death by his mother Sherry Ruth Martindale.
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Our prayers are for all of Dakota’s loved ones. We’ve known him since he was born and we’re completely devastated by his passing. He was like a part of our family and was best man at one of our grandson’s wedding. I carried her mail route for his mother when she was expecting him. May God bless all his loved ones with his divine healing comfort to help ease their pain.
Our deepest condolences to the Martindale family. We pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love, Ron and Susan Heflin
My prayers to all of you, and my continued thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May our Saviors peace over flowto each one of you!!!!
When Dakota worked at Sonic, Jane Alexander & would talk to Dakota. Always polite & would thank us when we gave him an extra tip. I told him several times,that he had a great voice & would be a great radio announcer !
Prayers for his family.