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Richard Dick Murray Armstrong - SAVANNAH - Richard Dick Murray Armstrong passed away early Friday morning, March 29, 2012 after a long illness. He was 76. He was predeceased by his father, Joel L. Armstrong; his mother, Iva P. Armstrong Spivey; and his brother, Joel L. Armstrong, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Sandy F. Armstrong; their son, Keith R. Armstrong; a sister, Ann Armstrong Turner; two aunts, Isabelle P. Fall Mahany and Nell P. Carlson; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Richard Dick was a 1955 graduate of Savannah High School where he played the trumpet in the band and was a member of the ROTC. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and afterwards traveled extensively abroad. He attended George Washington University in Virginia and returned to Savannah where he earned a degree in History from Armstrong State College. For many years he worked in the Traffic Engineering Department of the City of Savannah. Upon retiring, he became a Tour Guide for Old Savannah Tours. He was a member of and attended The CrossRoad Baptist Church (formerly, Burkhalter Baptist Church). Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Monday at The CrossRoad Baptist Church with Rev. Buddy Wasson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Savannah Morning News March 31, 2013 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

Published by Savannah Morning News from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2013.
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Enjoyed working with Dick and knowing him as a tour guide

Joan Waite

May 26, 2013

Sorry for you loss. Mr. Armstrong was always so pleasant even when he wasn't feeling that great. Prayers are with your family at this time.

Tara Miracle

April 7, 2013

Sandy and Keith,
Sorry to here about the passing of Dick. I worked with him for many years in Traffic Engineering. He was always a pleasure to be around and a man you could learn much from. I thank God for all those years I got to know and be around him. It was an honor to have known Dick Armstrong.

Ronald Bigbie

April 5, 2013

To the family during this very sad time, please continue to lean on "The God of All Comfort" 2nd Cor. 1:3-4.

April 3, 2013

Sandy and Keith, our sincerest prayers are with you. We shared many wonderful times with Dick during our time at The Crossroad and know that he will surely be missed. Chip and Lisa.

April 1, 2013

Sandy and Keith,
So sorry for your loss, just cherish your memories. Your consolation is knowing you will see him again.
My love and prayers,
Billie....psalm 91-11

March 30, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. Remain strong and presevere in prayer.-Romans 12:12.

March 30, 2013

It was an honor to have known Dick Armstrong. We worked together at Old Savannah Tours, as guides. Always a gentleman with a twinkle in his eye and a kind word for everyone, Dick was a pleasure to be around. I can only imagine the number of visitors to Savannah whom Dick toured through the Historic District; it had to have been thousands over the years. May he rest in peace.

Julia Williams

March 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

March 30, 2013

I worked with Dick for over tens years at Old Savannah Tours. I consider him a friend, he was a kind soul. Dick always had a joke to tell, I will miss him. My prayers are with his family, Sandy and Keith.

Kathleen Greene

March 30, 2013

Sandy and Keith: So sorry to hear of Dick's death. I liked him and enjoyed working with him on the search committee. He was a fine man.

Joan Brogdon

March 30, 2013

Dear Ms. Armstrong and Keith,
I was saddened to hear about Mr. Armstrong. I always enjoyed talking with him. My prayers and thoughts are with you both. May God Bless you

Beverly Hardee

March 30, 2013

DEAR SANDY& KEITH,DICK WAS ALWAYS SUCH A GENTLEMAN TO ME,ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH,JUST A GOOD OLE BOY.WILL MISS HIM GREATLY

CYNTHIA THOMPSON

March 30, 2013

Sandy and Keith,
Dick was an amazing gentleman who loved people, with the two of you being at the top of his list. Along with you, the world has lost a treasure.

Sissy Rahn

March 29, 2013

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