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Jerry L. "Pork" Armstrong

Jerry Armstrong Obituary

HARRISTOWN -- Jerry L. "Pork" Armstrong, 55, of Harristown died 9:05 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 13, 2003) in his home.

Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with J. Kent Hickerson officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials: Alcoholics Anonymous.

Mr. Armstrong was born July 3, 1948, in Clinton, the son of Harley Armstrong and Elnor K. Bell. He was the lead singer for Pork and the Havana Ducks. He had his own radio show at the WHIP, Farmer City. He was named Illinois Country Musician of the Year. He was a counselor for Alcoholics Anonymous. He married Tracy S. Clark on July 26, 1989, in Decatur.

Surviving are his wife of Decatur; son, Harley Clark-Armstrong of Decatur; brother, Tom (Lyn) Armstrong of Decatur.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Sep. 15, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Armstrong

35 Entries

eva duez

October 14, 2003

to all, my deepest sympathy for your loss. pork will be sadly missed by all who ever seen him.the rowdy girls from danville,il. we will miss you!

Jill (Patrick) Wickham

September 26, 2003

My fondest memory of Pork is when I was about 8 or so and he had me sing Mrs. Claus you've got the blaas on his radio station. May your music and spirit live in our hearts and may the Lord bless your family and friends as we grieve your passing. Have fun singing with the angels!

Mary Ann Boland

September 25, 2003

I was deeply sadened to hear of Mr. Armstrong's passing. His son, Harley, and my son, Blake, have been in school together for a few years now. They have also attended swim lessons and scouts together. Mr. Armstrong was such a strong part of Harley's activities. My whole family has always enjoyed his company. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to Harley and his family. God Bless, Tim, MaryAnn, Blake and Brock Boland, as well as Blake's Grandpa, Norm Desmarais.

Lindy Patrick

September 23, 2003

I really can't put into words what a great guy PORK was. What a wonderful father and a great musician. I have had the privilage to grow up and experience his music first hand. My prayers are with his family and Harley. I know that he will be missed but never forgotten. God Bless and thanks for all the great memories.

Janet Patrick

September 23, 2003

My family and I are very sad to hear that Pork passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. Pork's music will live in our hearts forever. May the peace of the Lord be with you always!

Ron and Ruth Trimpe

September 19, 2003

Pork was a wonderful person, and great talent, and as is evident by this book, was loved, and will be missed by many. Our condolences to his family, and friends, and of course his "band family".

Darnelle (Steging) Peters

September 19, 2003

I have to start back in 1965 as the daughter of Mary Jo, I remember way back when I was 5 years old when the band played in Hall's basement. Throughout all the years my mom has always had a deep love and respect for you and you will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. I hope and pray that you are forever in the loving arms of Jesus. One day we will all be together again, Praise God! Love to you and yours,

Greg&Marie Dresback

September 19, 2003

You will never be forgotten. Thanks for the memories.

Dragan and Darlene Stojcevic

September 18, 2003

Our condolences to Jerry's family and his bandmates. Darlene and I will miss Pork's music and his sense of humor and the good times we had when we came out to see the band. You will live on in the memories and hearts of many.

Sheli Clark

September 18, 2003

Thanks for all the great memories Jerry! You were a great Brother-in-law! We love you and will miss you very much!! Sheli, Jason and Chelsea

Tom Breese

September 18, 2003

Pork,

Thanks for some great memories listening to your band. You were the BEST. You will be missed

Rockton Group

Flint Thompson

September 17, 2003

So very sad to hear about Pork. I consider myself fortunate to have heard Pork & the Ducks this summer. We also made a trip to Madison this past winter, as Pork was such a great singer and entertainer. He will be missed, and I send my condolences to his family.

Bill Knight

September 17, 2003

May God comfort your family and all of your fans as well as He shed a special grace on us all through your music, wit and life.

Keep it cool in the Paradise Lounge.

Tom & Kitty Matthaeus

September 16, 2003

We were both dismayed and horrified to learn of Pork's passing. We enjoyed him numerous times at State Fair Park in West Allis, WI as well as other Wisconsin festivals such as Harvest Fair.

Muttonhead

September 16, 2003

Thanks for the great music!

Steve,Linda,Eric,Kurt Swenson

September 16, 2003

Our family meant "Pork" at a pig roast in my brothers (Dennis Graver) yard in 1977.

Pork and the Ducks played on a hay rack. Over those 30+ years we have followed him all over. It became tradition to go to Milwaukee State Fair. Our family has felt such a great lost, we will hold fast all those wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pork's

family, the Havana Ducks and his many friends. Peace be with you.

Love- The Swenson's

Steve, Linda, Eric & Kurt

joan blessington snyder

September 15, 2003

Godspeed, jerry, may your music live on in all the memories you helped make.

Deb Jaret

September 15, 2003

I am deeply saddened by the news of Pork's passing away. He was an extremely talented and interesting person. There will be a void in the world of music,(especially at the Wisconsin State Fair). My heart goes out to Jerry's family and friends.

Sincerely,

Deb Jaret

Schaumburg, Illinois

Rick & Jeannette Whitehead

September 15, 2003

It was with great sadness and a terrible sense of loss that I learned of your passing. 30+ years is a long time between friends, but the memories seem like yesterday. You brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew you.

I'll see you on the other side.

Rave on Brother....Play on drummer.

Rick

Yvonne Dikiara

September 15, 2003

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend. Pork could bring a smile and a laugh no matter what the situation. Having him and his bandmates as part of our agency was a wonderful thing for me. Those guys are great and I will miss the music, but I will keep the memories they have shared with me and so many others. God Speed Pork, I know you're already in the band.

Love,

Yvonne (Talent Associates, Inc.)

Ray McLarty

September 15, 2003

I was deeply saddened to hear of Pork's death. I first discovered Pork and the band in Champaign in the mid 70s. I saw his very first performance at Summerfest and missed very few years after that. He had a great number of fans from Rockton and we made many road trips through the years. We will all greatly miss him and all the great times he gave us. There has never been a better entertainer. I'm thankful I got to know him and have so many great memories. My sympathies go out to his family, the guys in the band, and all his friends. I hope heaven enjoys him as much as we did here on earth.

Craig Kallmayer

September 15, 2003

Jerry - you'll live on in all our hearts forever. One of the greatest talents to never hit the so called "big time". I'll never forget those Panama Reds sessions (including the REO shared stage) and the toilet seat guitar. Hope you find a good picker up there! I remember the Embers.

Amanda and Amber Webb

September 15, 2003

DEAR UNCLE WE MISS YOU ALOT....YOUR MUSIC WILL BE MISSED FOREVER AND NEVER REPLACED.REST IN PEACE AND WE WILL SEE YOU WHEN WE GET THERE...

Doc Pride

September 15, 2003

See you when I get there, brother. May God bless, comfort, and protect your family.

Doc

Steve & Liz Jackson

September 15, 2003

You and your music will be greatly missed!

Chrissy (Sparks) Corson

September 15, 2003

You'll be deeply missed by all. I'm proud to have played a few gigs with you, Dyke, and Phelps at the Rosebowl in Urbana last year. It was a blast. Thanks for the memories and the music.

Debbie Smith

September 15, 2003

With deepest sympathy, we will miss you.

With Love and Fond Memories,

Debbie, Dave, Dustin and Justin Smith

Amy Rose

September 15, 2003

Thanks for all the good times and great music Pork!! We'll miss you!

With Sincere Sympathies to the family and all his fans,

Amy and Richard Rose

Villa Grove, IL

Ron, Vickie and Judy Stockert

September 15, 2003

Our brother, Our friend, life will not be the same without you but we are thankful to have had 30+ years of your wit, talent and love. Ronnie is lost and our hearts are broken. Judy misses her "Big Guy". All our Love, Ron and Vickie

Tiny Gaither

September 15, 2003

Thanks for 30 years of memories and

remember the Embers.

Dawne Pfile

September 15, 2003

Former wife Cheryl's best friend, your music will truly be missed.

Dave Miller

September 15, 2003

Pork, you will be sadly missed. I had the opportunity to sit-in with Pork& The Havana Ducks. As a fellow musician and singer for many years, I enjoyed his spirit and music that he gave us.

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