Carl Wendell Flemister Jr.

CARL WENDELL FLEMISTER JR., 50, of Little Rock, died Monday, March 19, 2012, while on vacation in Cancun, Mexico. He was born on Aug. 27, 1961, to Carl Wendell Flemister Sr. and Jeanette Conkin Flemister in Evanston, Ill. He graduated in 1979 from Northeast High School, North Little Rock, and in 1983 earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Arkansas. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Upon graduation, Wendell began his marketing career at Roark Resort in Branson, Mo. Later he founded Apex Marketing, Inc. with his father, Carl Wendell Flemister Sr. Apex Marketing grew from a single office to five satellite offices in four states and became the premier marketing company in the country. In 1997, Apex Marketing was sold to Fairfield Communities. In 2000, Wendell and his wife, Wanda, elected to return to the marketing business with this simple business philosophy, "Always Strive to Exceed Expectations." To describe Wendell, words such as successful, respected, generous, creative, and leadership all come to mind. From an early beginning, Wendell had visions for his future and his new company, Vacation Tour & Travel. Wendell dreamed big, but what set him apart from the dreamers were his accomplishments. Hard work was just a way of life for him. Starting not only one but two highly successful marketing companies is a testament to his brilliant business talents. In the vacation development industry, he is known for breaking boundaries and helping clients reach goals beyond expectations. With one of the most respected names in the business in an ever-changing climate, Wendell was one of the few that could embrace the challenge and make it work with creative moves to stay ahead of the game. Wendell's "can do" leadership is what made his employees follow without hesitation. Everyone that ever worked with him will tell you they were proud to be a part of his team. With the foundation laid, the legacy of his vision will continue to move forward in the manner he would expect today and beyond. With all of his success in his business endeavors, his most treasured accomplishments were his two sons, of which he could not be more proud. The true measure of a man is not known by his professional successes or material gains, but by his love for his family, and in this, Wendell Flemister was a giant. He is survived by his loving wife, best friend and constant companion, Wanda; his sons, Alex and Blake; his parents, Jeanette and Carl Wendell Flemister Sr.; one sister, Pamela Boerner and her husband David; one brother, Philip Flemister and wife Nicole; his mother-in-law, Stella Daniels of Branson, Mo.; and a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. He will forever leave a void in the lives of those he touched that cannot be filled or replaced. Wendell's passions included watching his sons play PA Bruin football, attending Razorback and Dallas Cowboy football games with his family, and spending time deer hunting with his sons. Visitation will take place from 6–8 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 at St. James United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wendell Flemister Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Centennial Bank in care of Brad French. This scholarship fund is for high school seniors seeking a business or marketing degree. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal