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David Armitage Obituary
Evansville - David L. "Dave" Armitage, Sr. passed away at his home at 1:15 AM on Saturday with his wife and son, David, Jr. holding his hands. David was born in Taylorville, IL on December 2, 1939 to the late Olin and Elina (Higginbotham) Armitage.
David's family moved to Evansville around 1949. David attended White Grade School and graduated from FJ Reitz High School. He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for 25 years. He also worked for U-Haul and TJ Maxx for ten years. David loved motorcycles and camping. He raced his motorcycles in Kentucky and Indiana in his younger days, twice becoming state champion in Kentucky.
David leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Pamela (Sherrill) Armitage; daughters, Bambi Deig of Evansville and Dava (Robert) Grzybowski of Lima, OH; sons, Daniel Schemel and David Armitage, Jr., both of Evansville; brothers, Rick and Kenny Armitage and their families and sister, Carol (Armitage) Wilmes and family. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Brittney Deig (Logan) Butler, Brandon (Amber) Deig and Nolan (Beth) Schemel, all of Mt. Vernon, IN, Danielle Schemel and family of Evansville, Adam (Samantha) Grzybowski and Cassie (Drew) Biss of Lima, OH and thirteen great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by a sister, Vonna of California and a granddaughter, Dr. Becky Deig Evans.
The family would like to thank Dave's doctors; Dr. C. Hazlett, Dr. Remawi, the Coumadin Clinic, Dr. Vivian Cook, Dr. Nelson and Dr. GuJohnssen of St. Vincent Medical Center and all of the nurses that cared for him for the last seventeen years. They would also like to thank St. Vincent in Home Care, Jarrett, Jonell and Kelsey; Kindred Hospice, Deanna Johnson and Darcy who came to their home when David passed. You were all greatly appreciated and loved for your care and laughing at Dave's jokes.
There will be no public services held at this time. Pierre Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
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charles wilson
June 29, 2020
To Pam and family: So sorry to hear about Dave's passing. We worked many years together on the railroad. Dave was a good worker and a very nice guy. I know how he loved motorcycles. He will be missed! Charlie Wilson, North Fort Myers, FL
Bambi Deig
June 25, 2020
There will be a Memorial Gathering at Burdett Shelter House 19 on July 11 from 1p-4p or later if folks want to hang around.
Karen Freeman Schmitt
June 24, 2020
Pam and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all,
The Freeman Family,
Pat, Karen, Linda, Stan, and Vicki
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