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Raymond Armstrong Obituary

1924 - 2017 Navy Veteran Raymond R. Armstrong, 93, passed away on May 17, 2017 at Belvedere Nursing Home, Chester, PA. He was born in Chester, PA to the late Charlie and Grace Young Armstrong. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a faithful member of Murphy AME Church where he served on the usher board. Survived by his daughter Johnnie Mae Miller, 2 brothers, Deisel Armstrong, and Harvey Armstrong; 5 sisters, Lillian Joyner, Delores Thompson, Almeda Thomas, Eleanor Drafton, and Estelle Waring. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Kimberly and Krystal, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Friday, 11:00 AM Friday May 26, 2017 at Murphy AME Church 700 Yarnall St., Chester, PA Viewing: 9:00 am-11:00 am at the church. An Ushers service will begin at 10:30 AM Interment: Haven Memorial Cemetery

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Published by The Daily Times from May 23 to May 24, 2017.

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Keena Williams

November 12, 2023

Raymond Armstrong is my Uncle, My Friend, Great Communication we Had. His Soul is in Heaven .God Bless . Enjoy.

Keena Williams

September 4, 2018

May The Lord Jesus Christ welcomey your spirit into heaven and say to you JOB WELL Done MY Good Servant. I will always keep you in mind, thoughts and prayers. God your soul. Amen. Love you.

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September 4, 2018

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Juanita (Betty) Wortham

May 25, 2017

Jonnie Mae and the entire Armstrong Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Sonny. I always had a good time when I was in his presence. We laugh and talked a lot. I know he loved Murphy Church and belonging to the Usher's Ministry. Love and will miss you brother - law.

Vivian Carr

May 25, 2017

To the Armstrong family, we are deeply saddened about the passing of Mr. Armstrong. My family will be praying for the entire family. Johnnie Mae you did the best you could for your father.

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700 Yarnall St., Chester, PA

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700 Yarnall St., Chester, PA

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Murphy AME Church

700 Yarnall St, Chester, PA

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