LULA – Rex Armistead, 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at his daughter's home. He was born Feb. 23, 1930, in Lula to Roscoe and Eula Mae Perryman Armistead. He was a graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy and attended Memphis State University. He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army/Air Force. He devoted his life to serving others through law enforcement. He began his career as a deputy with the Coahoma County Sheriff's Department. He then served as an officer and chief investigator with the Mississippi Highway Patrol. He also worked as a security officer with the United States Overseas Airlines and a private investigator. He founded the Regional Organized Crime Information Center, and he was a member of Tunica Presbyterian Church. He was a 32 degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of the American Legion and a pilot. He enjoyed duck hunting and riding Harleys.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Tunica Presbyterian Church with Rev. Paul Husband officiating. Burial, with MHP honors, will be in Oakridge Cemetery in Clarksdale. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter, Linn Herod (Charles Jr.) of Blue Springs; three grandchildren, Rex Harris (Hyungjung) of Ft. Lewis, Wash, Sarah Gayden Harris (Andy Hammond) of Oxford and Peyton Harris (Jessica Brouillette) of Miami, Fla.; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Eva Claire and Alinn; and three nephews, Jack Graves (Mari T.), Bob Graves (Shawn) and Joe Graves (Leigh), all of Tunica.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 61 years, Sarah Dawn Armistead; and one sister, Mary Linville Graves.
Pallbearers will be Rex Armistead Harris, Robert Graves, Barrett Graves, Jake Graves, John Graves and Andrew Hammond.
Honorary pallbearers will be Don Bekurs, Bill Spell, Shappley Harris, Paul McHeron, Bob Pope, Ray Garland and Kenny Norris.
Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.
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Published by Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Dec. 27, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Rex Armistead

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Alinn Harris

June 17, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Our family will love you and miss you always, as well as cherish your memory.

Thomas Sposito

January 2, 2014

There is no words to describe the loss of Rex. He helped my family despite the risk. I will miss him but know that somewhere the angels in Heaven got a new member. Linn from every member of the Sherry/Sposito family thank you and God Bless. Your Father was a great Man of God and although I am saddened I have no doubt he is in a better place.

Scott Christian

January 2, 2014

Linn
I'm so sorry for your loss. Rex was a dear friend of mine. We became very close after his house fire. I was fire chief in Lula during that time. He was a man of many stories and knowledge. You are in my prayers

Lin Barbee Clark

December 30, 2013

Linn, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Loved your Daddy. Before I joined the Air Force, he and I had a long talk, I've often thought about some of the things he said to me and how strongly he felt about service to our country. He will be missed. We were very blessed to grow up in a town with so many special people to guide us along with out life. You are in our prayers.

Curtis Crisp

December 28, 2013

Sorry to hear of Mr Rex passing away, he was a Friend of my Dad (Dan Crisp) and I met Mr Rex about 15 years ago, He was quite the Southern Gentleman, I truly enjoyed visiting with him every chance I got. I know he is in a better place, and I will be praying for your Family.

Ray & Margie Garland

December 27, 2013

Dear Linn- We are so sad to learn of your Dad's recent health issues and passing. We were friends with Rex from the beginning of ROCIC. Rex was a very unique man. He was bigger than life and most definitely "HIS OWN MAN".A special thanks for trying to give him a better quality of life in the final days. With his strong personality that couldn't have been easy. Ray is very honored to be selected as a honorary pallbearer. He will not be able to be with you in person due to diabetic neuropathy which makes it very difficult to get around but we will be with you in spirit as you say goodby to our very dear friend.

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