of Vilonia, AR
September 14, 1934 - February 19, 2014
James O. ''Buddy'' Armstrong, Jr., 79, of Vilonia passed away February 19, 2014. He was born September 14, 1934, in Itasca, TX to the late James O. Armstrong Sr., and birth mother Clemmie Couch Armstrong, and mother who raised him, Elisabeth Sparks Armstrong. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Bettie Armstrong Floyd.
Buddy was a deacon for 44 years, and longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church. He worked for Borden for 24 years where he retired as a wholesale milk salesman. He also retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield where he worked later in his life. Buddy enjoyed being in the outdoors along with working in his shop he had built for woodworking. Buddy was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia ''Pat'' Lyons Armstrong; 3 sons, James Armstrong (Lisa) of North Little Rock, Mark Armstrong of Vilonia, and Paul Armstrong (Jan) of Vilonia; a daughter Mary Armstrong Green (Ray) of Mayflower; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Armstrong Lenox (Tom) of Cape Cod, Mass.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Vilonia Cemetery with Bro. Ken Jordan officiating. Family request that memorial contributions be made to Friendship Baptist Church building fund in Vilonia, AR.
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9 Condolence(s)
Laverne Gilmore
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Thinking of you.
Laverne Gilmore
Sandy McKim
Friday, February 21, 2014
Pat, I was so sorry to hear about Buddy. Knew he was ill but H has been, also, so hadn't been to rehab for a week. Will so miss your company. Prayers are with you and your family. He was such a special person.
Gene and Linda Manning
Friday, February 21, 2014
Dear Pat, Jimmy, Mark, Mary Beth, and Paul, We send our deepest sympathies in your loss of Buddy. Love and Prayers from old friends.
Janie Southerland
Friday, February 21, 2014
Pat and family--So very sorry to hear about Buddy. May you and your family find peace and comfort in the days ahead as you honor the memories of this special man.
FRED KASSLER
Friday, February 21, 2014
SORRY TO HEAR OF BUDDYSPASSING. KNEW HIM YEARS PASSED HE WAS A GOOD PERSON TO BE AROUND . HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. FRED & DONNA KASSLER
Dr. Annette B. Lemons
Friday, February 21, 2014
Dearest friends,
May we always remain united in the BLESSED HOPE of the Christ-man. We shall be satisfied when we awake with HIS LIKENESS. Psalms 17:15 Oh, how Buddy loved the LIVING WORD!!!!
Evelyn Younts
Friday, February 21, 2014
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I knew Buddy when he worked at ABCBS and he was always a very nice individual. Praying for your family.
Tasha Thompson
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Ray and Mary Green,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. I pray that you and your family find peace during this time.
Eric Glover
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Pat and family - I'm so sorry to read of Buddy's passing. I always felt so welcome in your home when we would come for Sunday visits. Buddy was a good man who will be missed by all who knew him. Much love always, Eric