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1936
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2014
Darrell Armstrong Obituary
Mr. Darrell E. Armstrong, age 78 of Mountain Home, AR passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio to Floyd James Armstrong and Ruth Ethel Johnson Armstrong. He married Susan Stockdale in Brinkley, Arkansas in 1972.
Mr. Armstrong was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. He possessed a beautiful voice, loved to sing and shared this gift with many. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He and his wife enjoyed travelling and golfing together and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Armstrong of Mountain Home; 2 sons: James Dixon Armstrong and his fiancée Carolina Moyano of Dallas, Texas, and Dana Jay Armstrong and his wife Dana of Grove City, Ohio; a daughter, Terri Goodrich of Little Rock, Arkansas; 6 grandchildren; a sister Phyllis White of Hilliard, Ohio; 2 brothers: Paul Armstrong and David Armstrong, both of Grove City Ohio and sister-in-law, Mary Kay Bradley of Mountain Home. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Phillip Armstrong.
A memorial service, conducted by Reverend Jim McDonald will be held 2 PM Tuesday, March 18 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in the church columbarium. A memorial service will also be held in Grove City, Ohio at Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday, 22 March at 2:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church
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April Baily
November 17, 2014
I still miss Darrell at church... what a treasure he was and what a large hole he left when he went away...
Pat Stickdorn
August 8, 2014
I just read of Darrell's passing in the Nationwide Insurance paper "InSide Extra". I loved working with Darrell. May deepest sympathy to Susan and the family. May he rest in Peace.
Pat (Snyder) Stickdorn
Rob Dool
April 29, 2014
Enjoyed so many years of Lord is it I. God bless and keep all of you in these trying times.
Jerry Hanson
March 25, 2014
I had the pleasure of sitting next to Darrell in the Twin Lakes Choral Society. He was a great fellow with whom to share music. Saddened by the loss.
March 25, 2014
That beautiful voice and his warmth will be missed. God is not far off during your time of grief and pain. My condolences to the family for your loss.
Mrs. Mason
March 19, 2014
To the Armstrong extended family
While I never met Darrell, I want to express my sincere condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories you shared carry you through this difficult time. Please take comfort knowing that you will one day be reunited with Darrell again!
Kenny Johnson
March 18, 2014
We send our condolences to all my cousins in the Armstrong family. I grew up with them in many ways as kidsin Rome at our Grandmother Johnson's house. Grace to all Kenny Johnson and wife Joan in Savannah Ga.
Deb Bain
March 17, 2014
Susan and Jim, I didn't know Darrell very long, but in the short time that I had the pleasure of visiting with you guys, I found him to be one of the sweetest "papa's" I have ever met. He will be greatly missed. My love and prayers to you both.
March 17, 2014
Bill and I are sending our deepest sympthies on your loss of your loved one. We all had such a good time planning the reunion of the Hilliard High School Class of 1953. God's Peace to you and yours. Bill and Karen Murphy
Ron and Barbara Eppley
March 17, 2014
Susan, our deepest sympathies to you and all your family. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you.
March 17, 2014
darrell was our neighbor in hilliard played ball with him for years. Our family socialized for many years and we always enjoyed our time together. Sympathies to his family. Dick & Shirley Clark
Bernie Schick
March 17, 2014
Susan, sorry for your loss. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 17, 2014
Offering my condolences and hoping that you find comfort in knowing that God is near to us when our hearts are broken.
Margi Boggs
March 17, 2014
Susan,
Rick and I are so sorry to hear of your loss.
March 17, 2014
My condolences to Dave Armstrong on the loss of your brother. May your memories of the good times carry you through this sad moment. Linda Stallworth
Ginny (Devine) Batten
March 17, 2014
Susan,
Jimmy and I are so sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don/Julia Bidwell
March 16, 2014
Susan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Darrell was special..I always enjoyed singing with him.
our loss....his gain
Love always leaves a significant mark.
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