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Ronnie Lee Armstrong
January 7, 1954 - July 11, 2010

Mr. Ronnie Lee Armstrong was born on Thursday, January 7, 1954 son of the late Larry Gaston and Goldie Christine South Armstrong. He went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at UAMS in Little Rock, Ark., at the age of 56 years 6 months and 4 days. He was born in Marked Tree, Ark. and had lived his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. Armstrong was an employee in the maintenance department for Venture Properties and was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Bobby Ray Armstrong and his parents. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Linda Armstrong of the home; one son, Tim Armstrong of Trumann; two daughters, Julie Blagg and Jill Dye both of Trumann; two brothers, Larry Armstrong, Jr. and Frankie Armstrong both of Trumann; four sisters, Doris Johnson and Diane Dickerson both of Trumann, Regina Goodwin of Ashville, N.C., and Teresa Johnston of Marshall, Ark.; and six grandchildren, Erica, Neely, Trevar, Grayson, Jodi, and Paige, who were the light of his life. Funeral Service will be Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Maple Grove Baptist Church in Trumann with Dr. Jim Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza, Ark. Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Dye, Michael Blagg, Steve Franks, Larry Henderson, Jim Welch, and Terry Halfacre. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Henderson

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  1. Darlene(Brooks)Jett, Springhill Tn says
    August 1, 2010

    I went to school with Ronnie for several years and thought of him often, he always had something funny to say to cleer you up. my prayers are with his entire family.

  2. Sherry (Willis) McMunn, Marked Tree, AR says
    July 15, 2010

    Ronnie was a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  3. Reba Jones, Brookland AR says
    July 15, 2010

    Linda and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I knew Ronnie from working with him at Jr. Foods back in the 70's. He was a very kind man. Linda, I worked with you several times in person and by phone when I worked at Jonesboro Housing Authority. I know Ronnie loved you tremendously as you did him. I pray God gives you peace, comfort and understanding during this very difficult time. Always hold on to your memories....they will help you thru the days and weeks to come.

  4. Robin Newsom, Jonesboro, AR says
    July 15, 2010

    Tim, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  5. Carolyn Holt, Trumann, AR says
    July 14, 2010

    Jill, I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.Tony & Carolyn

  6. Bill and Connie Bushong, Paragould, AR. says
    July 14, 2010

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  8. Dottie Kilgore Trantham, Monticello, AR 71655 says
    July 14, 2010

    I'm really sorry to hear about Ronnie. My prayers are with all of the family. May god be with you.Love Dottie Jo

  9. Kenneth&Kecheta McCoy, Jonesboro ,AR says
    July 14, 2010

    Linda , Our thougths and prayers are with you and the family. I am really glad that I got a chance to meet Ronnie. Let God be your strength through your loss. I am praying for you strnegth. Kenny

  10. Katy Townsend, Jonesboro, AR says
    July 14, 2010

    So sorry Linda... Been thinking of you and praying for you. I won't be able to make the services,but you'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. *HUGS*

  11. Linda Taber Brooks, Rivervale, AR 72377 says
    July 14, 2010

    Linda, i spoke to you on the phone wed, but wonted to also write a few words of encourgement also my husband and i go to Trinty Babtist at Marked tree and weve been to maple grove several times. but like i said ronnie was a very nice person always. and a gentlman all the time i knew him i never heard him say nothing out of the way. to anyone and he always had a smile on his face. i will keep you and your family in my prayers. also i was married to Randys uncle jimmy. for about 17 years. i will go for now with deepest sympatheys to you all. linda taber blagg brooks.

  12. Linda Taber Brooks, Rivervale, AR 72377 says
    July 14, 2010

    Sorry i meant mikeal dont know what i was thinking i guess randy.

  13. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    July 14, 2010

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember the good times, laugh, cry, tell stories, and start over again.

  14. lisa armstrong, tallahassee fl says
    July 14, 2010

    we will keep the family in our prays we love you and miss you all ,aunt linda we love, lisa&sarah houston- armstrong

  15. Mitzi Baker /Janet Dennis, Piggot,ar says
    July 14, 2010

    Linda - we are so sad to just have heard the news of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God wrap his arms around you and give you strength and peace! We love you! Mitzi and Janet

  16. Kristie Dickson , says
    July 13, 2010

    Julie, Jill, and Tim, I am so sorry for your loss. I got to visit with your dad on one of his last visits in the hospital. He was a good man. Heaven has received another special angel. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  17. Joseph & Emily Kain, Gosnell, AR. says
    July 13, 2010

    Tim, Jill & Family. We are sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you.

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