Thad E. Armentrout

It has been a year and about 3 weeks since I talked to Thad. I think of him often and it's been hard to believe (and still is) that he's not here. Last week, while missing him I think God gave me the grace to look at the whole thing a little differently. Instead of focusing on his absence, I need to be grateful that I ever knew him at all. He was a man of God. Perfect? No. A man after God's own heart? Yes! An example to me and all who knew him. A man who had a not-so-common ability to be a...

365 days...they go by in a blink.

A little while ago friend asked me if I was today where I thought I'd be from a year ago... I confess I had not thought about it really. I knew she was inquiring specifically regarding Papa's death and my perspective of it; today was the 365th day he's been there, and tomorrow starts another year without him here.
I took a moment to ponder her question, and could only come up with the reply that because I base my feelings on the truth, they...

I was sad to find out that such a great person, wonderful Christian, and loving husband and father had passed. I know he's with God, but that doesn't lessen the pain that those left behind feel. Thad was an inspiration to me and taught me (literally, as a Sunday School Teacher) how to be a better person. I saw his family and how loving and spiritual they all are, and know he was a special person. Johanna is a special woman as well to deal with such a great loss. I know God doesn't give...

We just found out! We were looking at Facebook and saw an entry that shocked us that Thad had passed away. We love everyone in the Armentrout family, they helped raise my son, Michael and always wanted to sit, laugh and talk. The best Christmas eves ever when Dad Roy was still with us. Thelma and the rest, we love you all.

Well, I feel horrible because I just found out about Thad last night from a friend. I had the opportunity to work with Thad on some cabinet projects through Lowe's. He was a great person and will be missed.

Johanna, Thelma and family. May the Lord truly fill your hearts with the joy of great memories of a wonder husband, son and father. For many early years I had no closer friend than Thad. We built homes together (I was 15, Thad 16) and spent many hours talking through all the deep thoughts and dreams that young boys do. I can still recall Thad's room, the posters and a black lights. We never did get to take that trip across the country on motorcycles, but we had great times. Thad had an...

Dearest Jo,
I just recieved an email from Sue (Green) Brown~Fred's wife about your loving husband's passing.
So much time has elapsed since those days of Campus Crusade for CHRIST! I didn't know him but after reading all the entries about him, I can see that he was a much loved man. I will be praying HIS comfort to surround you and your loving family. Psalm 91, May HE be your refuge as you find HIM under HIS wings. GOD'S richest blessings to you and yours..........kim

A few weeks before my husband (and best friend ) collapsed and died from a ruptured berry aneurysm we happened to be discussing maybe moving down south in 10-20 years.
That led to what-ifs.
What if I died. What if he died. Or we both went together. We talked bout how we wanted to die if we could have a say in it.
He said he didn’t want to linger like his dad did, that he liked to go out with his boots on doing what he liked doing -getting good deals…”maybe going out while...

I was shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Thad. I live just up the road on Secor. Thad would come to my garage sales and buy tools with his sons. We went to school together and everytime I saw him I knew he was a christian man. "LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE BEFORE MEN THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS...AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER WHICH IS IN HEAVEN." Thad has touched alot of lives, and I know he touched mine. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May The Lord comfort you in your...