Tex Earnhardt
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Tex Hal Earnhardt (December 9, 1930 - April 19, 2020) was an American entrepreneur born in Southern Texas.[1][2] He was the founder and CEO of Earnhardt Auto Centers, an automotive dealership company. [3][4]
Early life and education
Earnhardt grew up around the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. He moved with his family to Chandler, Phoenix in the late 1940s. [5][6] Earnhardt dropped out of school in the 10th grade. [7]
Personal life
Earnhardt has a daughter, Debra Earnhardt, and two sons, Hal and Jim Babe Earnhardt.[8][9]
Career
After dropping out of school, Earnhardt learned team roping and horseback riding and became a rodeo cowboy. [1][2] After that, started working at his father’s gas station and sold auto parts.[10]
Earnhardt auto centers
Earnhardt set up Earnhardt Auto Centers in 1951 and the company has grown from 1 to 24 dealerships, representing 18 brands, employing more than 2,200 people.[6] According to Automotive News Data Center’s top 125 dealership group data, in 2012, the company sold 19,049 new and 9,793 used vehicles in 2012. [9][4]
Philanthropy
Earnhardt was a financial supporter of several children’s causes, including the East Valley Boys and Girls Club, Child Crisis Center, Make a Wish Foundation, and Head Start. In June 2019, he donated $240,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. [11][12][2]
Death
Earnhardt passed away on April 19, 2020, at the age of 89 due to natural causes.[13][8][14]
In the media
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References
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External links
- Tex Earnhardt, colorful founder of car dealership empire, dies at 89
- Arizona icon Tex Earnhardt passes away at age 89
- Earnhardt History
- Tex Earnhardt dies at 89 | AZ Big Media
- Tex Earnhardt, founder of Earnhardt Auto Centers, dies at 89
- Iconic Arizona auto dealer Tex Earnhardt dies at 89
- History of Tex Earnhardt ... - Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale