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Russell Armstrong

Greenville, Michigan

1941 - 2024

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Russell Armstrong, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife Sally and family in Greenville, Michigan on May 15, 2024. Whether he was called Husband, Dad, Grandpa, PaPa, Uncle, Coach, or Buffy, he was loved and adored by anyone who knew him. Russell was born on February 27, 1941,...

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I am comforted that I will see you again, Buffy. All the way in the Big South Fork of Tennessee, I was thinking about you after watching a Lady Vols game. So, I looked around and here I found your name. I know you are in Glory now awaiting for the rest of us. I just wanted to write it here, mainly for me, but also as a testament to you. You were one of the greatest mentors for me in my life, as I came from a family in turmoil. When you coached me in basketball, I thank God, because I needed a...

Russ was a big warm friendly bear of a guy. I met Russ through my father as dad had him as a student at Kent City. They remained friends until dad's passing. We have lost a wonderful guy and friend, he will be missed.

So very sorry for your loss. Mr Armstrong was one of the best teachers Cedar Springs ever had.... in my opinion. He was always there to help anyone who needed a little extra. I was a teacher´s assistant for Mr. Norris but when he had nothing for me, I would help Mr Armstrong. Heaven just gained a great one.

Big part of my young life. A fantastic science teacher and one of Cedar Springs finest coaches. RIP Buffy.

Sal, we are remembering all the good times we had at Barothy. So much fun with everyone. We are so sorry to learn of Russel´s passing. He was a great man. Our deepest sympathies to you and the family.