Bobby Ray Armstrong, 84, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2024, two weeks after his beloved wife, Janice.
Bob was born at home in Chicota, Texas, on June 29, 1939, to Robert and Myrtle Annette Armstrong. Bob married the love of his life, Janice Welch on February 15, 1958. They were married for 66 years. Bob worked at and retired from B&W after 30+ years of service. Bob had a caring heart and a love for animals of all kinds.
Funeral services have been set for Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Draper officiating. Visitation is set for Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Forest Hill, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice, only two weeks prior; a son, Michael Armstrong, his parents, Robert and Myrtle Armstrong; brothers, Robert Jr, Martin, R.B., Harvey, Will, Harold “Nub”, and J.C. Armstrong; sisters, Doris Avery, Kathryn Draper and Robbie Jo Hutchings.
He is survived by two sons, David Armstrong and wife Selena, and Clint Armstrong and wife Bonnie; grandchildren, Josh Armstrong, Luke Armstrong and wife Raegan, Jeremy Armstrong and wife Shayla, Meagan Reed and husband Colby, Cody Armstrong and wife Amanda, Cade Armstrong and Elisha Skidmore, and Dylan Armstrong. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, who he thought the world of, Stryker and Trapper Reed, Ava, Ash, Vera and Ivy Armstrong, Alycia Spradlin, Ansley Armstrong, Anson and Clara Armstrong, and Cooper Armstrong; brothers, Doug Armstrong, Ed Armstrong and many lifelong friends.
Named as Pallbearers are his grandsons, Luke Armstrong, Cade Armstrong, Jeremy Armstrong, Cody Armstrong, Dylan Armstrong and Colby Reed.
The family would like to thank Chambers Hospice, especially Kara Willis and Bailee Syrus, all the caregivers and the wonderful staff at Heritage House for providing excellent care in the last days.
Online condolences may be sent to the Armstrong family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com
