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Thomas Armstrong Obituary
January 5, 1966 - February 14, 2026
Thomas L. Armstrong, 60, of El Paso, passed away on February 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born January 5, 1966, in Bloomington to Logan R. and Bonnie K. Armstrong. He married the love of his life, Holly Jo Eskridge (Nordine) on May 9, 1998, in El Paso.
He is survived by his wife, Holly Jo, El Paso; son, Holden (Courtney) Armstrong, Chicago; son, Matthew (Laura) Armstrong, Brenham, Texas; bonus son, Charles J. (Melissa) Eskridge Sr., Carlock; bonus daughter, Heather Jo (Brian) Thompson, Normal; his mother Bonnie H. Armstrong, El Paso; sister, Tracy (Matt) Alsman, Bloomington; five grandchildren, Mason, Rachel and Preston Thompson, Chazz and Avery Eskridge; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ruestman Harris Funeral Home, El Paso. Funeral services will be on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Ruestman Harris Funeral Home, El Paso. Pastor Jordan McKinsey will officiate. Burial will be in Secor Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Online condolences and more information may be viewed at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com
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