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Douglas Armmer Jr. Obituary

Douglas Armmer Jr, 92, passed away on April 28, 2021. He was born to the late Douglas and Melissa Armmer Sr in Brighton, Tennessee. He graduated from Frazier High School in 1948. He married the love of his life, Pauline in 1949. To this union, six children were born. Shortly after marriage, the couple moved to Gary, IN. Douglas worked at Arts Bakery and US Steel until his retirement. He accepted Christ as his savior and was a faithful member of the East Glen Park Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Melissa Armmer; wife, Pauline; brothers; Alfred, Lonzola, Fentress, John, and Floyd; sister, Susie Cotton; and grandson, Lance Armmer. He is survived by two sons; Paul Armmer and Kim Armmer; 3 daughters, Madeline (Franklin) Bailey, Terry Armmer, and Altovise (Archie) Ferguson; sister, Lois Garth; sisters-in-laws, Mary Armmer and Grace Holland; brother-in-law, Lawrence Young; 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, May 7, 2021 from 9-11:00am with funeral services to follow at 11:00am. All services will be held at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Brother Edwin Griffith officiating. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 5, 2021.

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Rodney Stevens

May 19, 2021

To Terry and the Armmer Family,
God bless you and keep you now and always.

Dorice Cusic

May 12, 2021

To the Armmer family and friends I extend my deepest condolences. I enjoyed watching your Dad out in the yard all the time as I waved to him as I drove past. He always asked about my Mom and Dad when they were here, and he always greeted me with a hand wave and a smile. RIH Mr. Armmer.

RICHARD&JOYCE (MABON)SANDERS

May 7, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bridget Ferguson

May 5, 2021

I thank God for the time shared with my dear, sweet Uncle who-along with Aunt Pauline-loved and cared for so many of us from infancy through adulthood. May God bless my cousins, the rest of the family, and friends.

Rodney English

May 5, 2021

Mr. Armmer was a good friend to our entire family for many years he will be greatly missed may God continue to bless this family in their time of grief

Dora Walker

May 5, 2021

Altovise and Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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