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1944
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2011
Thomas ARMSTRONG Obituary
Thomas Robert Jr. "Bob - T-Bob", loving husband of Brenda Armstrong (nee Spears). Father of Thomas Robert (Bobby) Armstrong lll. Step-father of Rhonda Cisco, Aarron (Amy) Ellerman and Sonya (Joe) Myers. Grandfather of Jared and Jackie Ellerman, Daniel and Thomas Myers and Aryn Cisco. Brother of Bill (Kathy) Armstrong, Beth Smith, Barb (Ron) Gallagher, Mark (Michelle) Armstrong and Mike Armstrong. In 1967, Bob started a career in music and was a member of The Casino's Group. He played the B3 organ on the gold record "Then You Can Tell me Good-by." They travelled for two plus years as the opening act for the Beach Boys. After military service he began a career in Industrial Engineering working for Industrial Based Companies in the Tri-State area. This was followed by twenty five years of concentrated effort and application in all phases of the electrical contracting profession. It was during the last ten years of this endeavor that he developed and holds the rights to various methods of decorative bridge lighting. Beginning with the Suspension Bridge in Ohio other projects include bridges in Memphis, Quad Cities and New Orleans. Two of these projects are now in the Guinness Book of World Records. He has written numerous articles and been featured in several publications. He is the recipient of several national engineering and design awards for his work on bridges along the Mississippi River. He most recently was President of Special Delivery Express and Vice President of First National Data Bank as well as Chairman of maintenance and beautification for the Covington-Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee. Bob, a resident of Milford, died Tuesday December 27, 2011 at the age of 67. Visitation E. C. Nurre Funeral Home 177 West Main Street (St. Rt. 125) Friday 4:00-8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. Bernadette Church 1479 Locust Lake Rd. Amelia, Ohio 45102 Saturday December 31 at 10:30 a. m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernadette Church or to the Covington-Cincinnati Bridge Committee at www.roebling bridge.com.
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John Sawyer
December 30, 2011
Brenda, thank you for lending Bob to us for the last two years. We had some great challenges and Bob arrived to rescue us. His dedication and desire to get us headed in the right direction was heartening. Along the way we met a great guy and had a lot of fun. Sometimes you don't know when you are doing God's work. Certainly Bob was. The St. Bernadette family will miss him greatly.
Dave Trathen
December 30, 2011
Armstrong family - I am deeply sorry for your loss of a great guy. I was the guitar player with the Casinos when we convinced Bob to leave the Vikings and join Ray White and I to form a self contined unit with the Casinos. He was a treasure to all of us
His memory will live in his music and my heart.
December 30, 2011
Knew Bob while playing in a rock band called the Vikings. Had great times playing UC frat parties and nightclubs where we met the Casinos. After backing them on a few records we disbanded and Bob joined the Casinos. Bob always greeted you with a smile and a kind word. My sympathy to all who knew and loved him. Tony Krueger
Rebecca Luehrmann
December 30, 2011
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss, I can only imagine what your going through. Bob will be missed so much. I felt a real connection with him as I do with you as a sister. He was a very talented person in everything he did. He always made me laugh and that is a talent too. I know he's in heaven looking and keeping his eye on you! It was a blessing to know him and I'm going to miss him alot! I LOVE you and my thoughts and prayers are with you! Need anything call me, I'm 3 minutes away. Love You! Your cousin Becky (Dye) Luehrmann.
Theresa Stanley
December 29, 2011
To the family of Bob Armstrong,
I'm Ray White's daughter and I have such fun memories of Bob and my Dad while growing up. The laughter that surrounded us when Bob was around is what I remember most. He was always one of my favorites!
My condolences to you and your family.
Theresa Stanley
Carl and Jan Dobkins
December 29, 2011
Brenda and Bobby, So sorry to hear about Bob. We didn't know he was ill. Have great memories of Bob, what a talented guy and it was always a pleasure to perform with him. He will be missed. Our sympathy to you and his entire family.
Doug & Sally Spears
December 29, 2011
Brenda, we mourn Bob's passing with you. Such a happy, friendly guy, always with a smile from ear to ear, and always enjoying the mischievous fun that the cousins came up with. We're glad you brought him into this family, and therefore into our lives. We're so glad we were your dinner companions on the family cruise, so we got to know T-Bob better. He enjoyed so many things: his collections, his music, his home improvement projects - but mostly, he loved YOU and that was evident. I am so glad that I had my visit with him just a few weeks ago - it was the Bob I knew. You were a loving and devoted wife to the end. He was lucky to have you - and you were lucky to have him. All our love.
DJ Arnold
December 29, 2011
I only have great memories of Bob. The fun conversations and laughs will be sorely missed. He was someone I was always excited to see and joke around with. My love and prayers go out to Brenda and Bobby. I (along with countless others) will miss Big Bob dearly.
jennifer bruce
December 29, 2011
brenda, i am so blessed to have met you and bob, if only for a short time. i will always treasure the moments we shared as i got to know you both! i know bob is closely watching over you :)
Pish Cianciolo
December 29, 2011
Dear Brenda and Family:
We were saddened to learn of Bob's death on Tuesday. Our thougths and prayers have been with you for quite sometime and are with you now.
Pish Cianciolo and Chuck Ganzert, Marquette, MI
Kathy Morgan
December 29, 2011
A sad day :( We will miss you Bob.
Lori (Lickert) Simpson
December 29, 2011
Brenda, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am thankful God let our paths cross and you both became a part of our family. Please take some comfort in knowing that we are here for you. Love, Lori (Lickert) Simpson
December 29, 2011
Brenda, my friend always my condolences to you and all Bob will be missed he was the best hugs to you Pia and George
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