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Obituary for ARMSTRONG


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday August 29, 2006

Jimmie R. Armstrong, 77, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Friday, August 25, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, JoAn F. Armstrong of the family home; children, James A. Armstrong, Donna M. Armstrong, Vernon R. Armstrong and wife, Pandora and Kathleen A. Prewitt and husband, Jack; ten grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many cousins and friends. Jimmie was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Russell and Lydia Armstrong. He retired from the Air Force after 22 years of service and was a past commander of the American Legion Post 13. Jimmie was an avid Lobo basketball fan and has had season tickets for years. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at First Congregational Church, 2801 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church, 2801 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87106. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333


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