Franklin James Armstrong
of Clarendon, AR
August 18, 1933 - September 28, 2007 Franklin James Armstrong of Clarendon, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 28, 2007 in West Memphis, Arkansas at 74 years of age.
He was born August 18, 1933 to James Henry and Willie May Wade Armstrong in Armorel, Arkansas.
Franklin worked in construction from the age of fourteen.
He deeply loved his family, taking very seriously his responsibility to provide for them.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and shooting pool, and a good cigar. He also loved his dogs, playing with them and cooking chicken for them.
He was a very supportive person, always there, with a kind word for everyone.
Franklin was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Billy Armstrong, and one sister, Martha Carroll.
Survivors include: Wife Debra Armstrong of the home in Clarendon; daughters Becky Burgin of Dewitt, AR; Georgette Adams and husband Shelby of St. Charles, AR; Darlene Manus of Rodgers, AR; and Karen Mills of Virginia; sons David “Dicky” Atkinson of St. Charles; Aaron Armstrong of Clarendon; Steve Manus of Searcy, AR; Dale Armstrong of Van Buren, AR; fourteen grandchildren and other relatives and many friends.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 3, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in Marianna, AR, with burial to follow in Marianna Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Merchants & Planters Bank in Clarendon, AR to assist with funeral expenses.
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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 W. Chestnut
Marianna,
AR 72360
10/2/2007 at 6-9 p.m. |
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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut
Marianna,
AR 72360
10/3/2007 at 2:00 p.m. |
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Marianna Memorial Park
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Marianna, AR 72360 |
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621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR 72360
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