Charles Herman Armstrong, 89, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Waco Memorial Park with Chaplain Suzanne Smith officiating.
Charles was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Wylie and Martha Armstrong. He was known to some for writing the poem, "Goodbye Bell's Hill." Charlie started his working career at the Tom Padgitt Company then with Geyser Ice Company and William Cameron Company. He owned and operated Armstrong Service Station at 18th and Clay for many years. He later ran his own mechanic shop. Both he and his wife, Ruth, retired from the Waco Lions Park after managing both Kiddeland and Putt Putt Golf Course for several years. Charlie was a Ham Radio operator for a number of years and was given an accommodation from the Governor of Texas for his work during the Waco Tornado. His favorite pastime was storytelling and getting people to laugh. Charles was a very creative individual who could fix anything. Some say he was a genius. Everyone loved to hear his stories of times gone by and enjoyed his optimistic attitude towards life. He was a true inspiration to all and was dedicated to his wife, children, family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ruth; brothers, Sanford, Haley, and Herbert; and sister, Mildred.
He is survived by his sons, Tommy Armstrong and wife, Judy, and Joe Armstrong and wife, Eileen, both of Waco; grandchildren, Diana Picazo, Melissa Seaton, Denise Kalina, Roland Armstrong, Terry Emmons, and Lindy Goss; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Lightfoot Bailey, of Waco; brother, David Armstrong and wife, Doris, of Indiana; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends
Waco Tribune-Herald: 4/24/2010...TZ3
Charles was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Wylie and Martha Armstrong. He was known to some for writing the poem, "Goodbye Bell's Hill." Charlie started his working career at the Tom Padgitt Company then with Geyser Ice Company and William Cameron Company. He owned and operated Armstrong Service Station at 18th and Clay for many years. He later ran his own mechanic shop. Both he and his wife, Ruth, retired from the Waco Lions Park after managing both Kiddeland and Putt Putt Golf Course for several years. Charlie was a Ham Radio operator for a number of years and was given an accommodation from the Governor of Texas for his work during the Waco Tornado. His favorite pastime was storytelling and getting people to laugh. Charles was a very creative individual who could fix anything. Some say he was a genius. Everyone loved to hear his stories of times gone by and enjoyed his optimistic attitude towards life. He was a true inspiration to all and was dedicated to his wife, children, family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ruth; brothers, Sanford, Haley, and Herbert; and sister, Mildred.
He is survived by his sons, Tommy Armstrong and wife, Judy, and Joe Armstrong and wife, Eileen, both of Waco; grandchildren, Diana Picazo, Melissa Seaton, Denise Kalina, Roland Armstrong, Terry Emmons, and Lindy Goss; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Lightfoot Bailey, of Waco; brother, David Armstrong and wife, Doris, of Indiana; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends
Waco Tribune-Herald: 4/24/2010...TZ3
Charles Herman Armstrong, 89, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Waco Memorial Park with Chaplain Suzanne Smith officiating.
Charles was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Wylie and Martha Armstrong. He was known to some for writing the poem, "Goodbye Bell's Hill." Charlie started his working career at the Tom Padgitt Company then with Geyser Ice Company and William Cameron Company. He owned and operated Armstrong Service Station at 18th and Clay for many years. He later ran his own mechanic shop. Both he and his wife, Ruth, retired from the Waco Lions Park after managing both Kiddeland and Putt Putt Golf Course for several years. Charlie was a Ham Radio operator for a number of years and was given an accommodation from the Governor of Texas for his work during the Waco Tornado. His favorite pastime was storytelling and getting people to laugh. Charles was a very creative individual who could fix anything. Some say he was a genius. Everyone loved to hear his stories of times gone by and enjoyed his optimistic attitude towards life. He was a true inspiration to all and was dedicated to his wife, children, family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ruth; brothers, Sanford, Haley, and Herbert; and sister, Mildred.
He is survived by his sons, Tommy Armstrong and wife, Judy, and Joe Armstrong and wife, Eileen, both of Waco; grandchildren, Diana Picazo, Melissa Seaton, Denise Kalina, Roland Armstrong, Terry Emmons, and Lindy Goss; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Lightfoot Bailey, of Waco; brother, David Armstrong and wife, Doris, of Indiana; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends
Waco Tribune-Herald: 4/24/2010...TZ3
Charles was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Wylie and Martha Armstrong. He was known to some for writing the poem, "Goodbye Bell's Hill." Charlie started his working career at the Tom Padgitt Company then with Geyser Ice Company and William Cameron Company. He owned and operated Armstrong Service Station at 18th and Clay for many years. He later ran his own mechanic shop. Both he and his wife, Ruth, retired from the Waco Lions Park after managing both Kiddeland and Putt Putt Golf Course for several years. Charlie was a Ham Radio operator for a number of years and was given an accommodation from the Governor of Texas for his work during the Waco Tornado. His favorite pastime was storytelling and getting people to laugh. Charles was a very creative individual who could fix anything. Some say he was a genius. Everyone loved to hear his stories of times gone by and enjoyed his optimistic attitude towards life. He was a true inspiration to all and was dedicated to his wife, children, family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ruth; brothers, Sanford, Haley, and Herbert; and sister, Mildred.
He is survived by his sons, Tommy Armstrong and wife, Judy, and Joe Armstrong and wife, Eileen, both of Waco; grandchildren, Diana Picazo, Melissa Seaton, Denise Kalina, Roland Armstrong, Terry Emmons, and Lindy Goss; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Lightfoot Bailey, of Waco; brother, David Armstrong and wife, Doris, of Indiana; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends
Waco Tribune-Herald: 4/24/2010...TZ3
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