Mr Gregory Armstrong's Obituary
Gregory Allen Armstrong, 70, of Findlay, IL passed away October 20, 2019 at his residence.
Gregory was born March 30, 1949 in Peoria, IL, the son of William Eugene and Thelma Pearl (Wood) Armstrong. He was a veteran of the USMC and Purple Heart recipient, serving during Vietnam era. Following his military service, he worked many years as a truck driver.
He married LaVerna M. Howard on July 18, 1998 in Decatur, IL.
Gregory was a member of American Legion, Post 105, VFW, and Wounded Warriors. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting.
Surviving are his children, David Armstrong (Kim) of North Carolina, Robert Armstrong of Illinois, William Armstrong of Illinois, Gene Swain of Missouri, Ned Rhodes of Illinois, David Polley of Illinois, Dorothy Sadowski (Richard) of IL, Wendi Murray of Illinois, Christa (Robert) Carter of Missouri, Marybeth Rhoads of Illinois, Billie Jo Armstrong of Iowa; sister, Barbara Arnold of Illinois and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Friday, October 25, 2019 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Military rites will follow at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.
Memorials: Wounded Warriors
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