Robert E. Armstrong

Robert Earl Armstrong, 82, of Batavia, OH passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at his daughter's home in Crab Orchard. Robert was born in Independence, Kentucky on March 4, 1941 a son of the late Viola Eugenia (Hoffman) and Arthur Earl Armstrong. Robert was a retired machinist for the Ford Motor Company after 32 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and enjoyed the outdoors and loved to play tennis. Robert especially enjoyed doing mechanic work, DIY projects and listening to his favorite music by Eddie Arnold.
Survivors Include
Step Mother, Ruth Armstrong
Daughter, Jody & Husband, Les Mattingly
Son, Arthur Vernon Armstrong & Wife, Nikki
Daughter, Susan Gibson
Daughter, Patricia & Husband, David Hawk
Five Siblings: Jody Roberts, Neil Ray Kennedy, Ruthe Anne Danhires, Darla Pauley Hensley & Jan McKenzie
8 Grandchildren: David (Samantha) Hawk, Robert (Kiana) Hawk, Robert Bradley Armstrong, Arthur Daniel Armstrong, Destiny Nicole Armstrong, Brian Turner, Matthew (Megan) Mattingly & Justin Mattingly
9 Great Grandchildren: Billy, Karman, Skylar & Kendall Hawk, Abel Shane Young, Abel Shane Young, Isabella Grace Turner, Brystal & Nova Mattingly, Eleanor & Taelyn Armstrong
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a Grandson, Billy Gibson and a Great Grandson, Barnett Hayes Hawk
Pallbearers Include Arthur V., Bradley & Daniel Armstrong, David & Robert Hawk, Brian Turner, Matthew & Justin Mattingly.
Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Friday, April 7, 2023
Place of Service: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel
Officiating: Bro. Dan Gutenson
Place of Burial: Crab Orchard Cemetery
Visitation will be on Friday from 11am until 1:00 PM funeral time at McKnight Funeral Home