Christopher J. Ruiz

Christopher J. Ruiz, 24, passed away on November 20, 2015. He was born on April 29, 1991 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Kevin and Teresa (Aikin) Ruiz. He was an automotive service technician at Superior Buick GMC Automotive and recently moved to Crain Buick GMC. He was a member of several truck clubs: Native Cruisers, Southern Truck Force, NWA Streetkings. He loved helping people, he never knew a stranger. He loved his family, he loved his trucks, he loved to fish and hunt, and if he wasn't working on someone's vehicle, then you would find him outdoors somewhere. Chris is survived by his parents of Gravette; sister, Courtney Ruiz of Gravette; grandparents, Fred and Elizabeth Aikin of Mt. Ida, Arkansas, Sue and Bill Young of Pearcy, Arkansas and David James and Gayla Ruiz of Pearcy, Arkansas; uncles, Todd Aikin of Magnet Cove, Arkansas and Kerry Ruiz of Pearcy, Arkansas; aunt, Kim and Thomas Tedford, Jr. of Hot Springs, Arkansas; many great-uncles, great-aunts, and cousins; and tons of wonderful friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. His visitation will be on Friday, November 27, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. in the Gravette First United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 3 p.m. in the church. Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Bentonville. In lieu of flowers, please make donations, to Christopher's GMC Fund, under the care of Arvest Bank Gravette Branch, 506 1st Ave SE, Gravette, AR 72736. Online condolences can be made at www.callisonlough.com.