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LEVY ARMWOOD Obituary
Reverend Dr. Levy M. Armwood (Age 79)
Of Richmond, formerly of Washington, DC, peacefully passed from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Dr. Armwood was a retired pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Richmond. He also retired from Richmond Public Schools where he ended his teaching career at Thomas Jefferson High School as music instructor.Dr. Armwood was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Levy and Deaconess Readdie Armwood. He is survived by his wife, Cookie Anderson Armwood; father- and mother-in-law, Clarence Melvin and Shelia Anderson; brother- and sister-in-law, Carl Anderson (Ruby) and Priscilla Hooker (James); nephew and niece, Kevin Anderson (Angela) and Ena Logan (John "JT"); great-niece, Ena "Eebie" Logan; uncle, Curlee Scarborough (Thelma) of Bishopville, SC; aunt, Lula Scarborough of Brooklyn, NY; like-a-son, David S. Hoover; like-a-daughter, Kristie Pope; many godchildren, cousins, and special friends; and caregivers, medical team, and Westhampton Dialysis. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 21, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, and where funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, at 11 a.m. Internment Forest Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church Organ Fund. Arrangement by Owens Funeral Services.
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for LEVY ARMWOOD
February 23, 2020
Cookie, I am sorry to hear about your loss. God be with you and your family
Val C
Janice braggs
February 23, 2020
So sorry to hear about Dr. Armwood. My prayers are with you and family
Bernita Harris
February 22, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joan Johnson
February 22, 2020
The family of the late Dr. Charles A. Johnson extend their deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Armwood we are sure that Charles &Levi walking together in heaven.
February 22, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about this loss! Rev. Armwood was someone I totally respected. To Mrs Armwood I know you know if you need someone to lean on I'm here! RIP Pastor you will be missed!!
Catherine Willingham
N. S.
February 21, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Levy Armwood. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19
Laddie Bell
February 20, 2020
Am so sorry to hear about Levy Armwood Passing. We shared so many musical moments together when I was organist at the Ebenezer Baptist Church and he was the choral director.
Katona Robinson
February 20, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Armwood. He was a great teacher at Thomas Jefferson and he will be missed! Prayers to his family.
Pastor and
February 20, 2020
You will be missed! Thank you for being a blessing to us.
Robert and Dorothy Brooks
February 20, 2020
Rest in heavenly peace..
February 19, 2020
He was a great choir / piano teacher at Thomas Jefferson/ RVA. We are sending thoughts of comfort to his family.
Newell
February 19, 2020
He was an awesome choir teacher
Carroll Wayne Sr & Darlene Taylor
February 19, 2020
This is hard to believe but God knows best. RIP Levy.
Veronica Piercy
February 19, 2020
Awesome choir teacher. He will truly be missed.
Veronica Piercy class of 1992
Todd Bruce
February 19, 2020
Rev Dr Levy Armwood was the best music teacher ever. I thank God for knowing him and appreciate his contribution to my life. My prayers are with the family and all who know him.
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