Deceased Name: Ralph Edward Armstrong

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Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

 

Ralph Edward Armstrong was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1928 in Red Springs, Texas to Jessie Edward and Vela Jane (Taylor) Armstrong. He passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 in Calera, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 3 days.

Ralph married Mattie Marie Manners January 11, 1954 in Durant, Oklahoma.

Ralph was a member of the Red River C.B. club and also in archery clubs, He was a wonderful man, always there to lend a hand when needed especially to his grandkids and kids. Ralph loved to fish and hunt. His smile and laughter will be missed greatly. He meant the world to his kids and grandkids and everyone who knew him. Loosing him was like loosing a part of ourselves. God bless you daddy and grandpa you will be greatly missed. We love you so much.

His Survivors Includes, Sons Ralph Armstrong, Sr. and wife Trish of Durant, Oklahoma, Richard Armstrong and wife Rhonda of Durant, Oklahoma. Daughters, Linda Posey of Durant, Oklahoma, Judy Robertson of Calera, Oklahoma Teresa Crank and husband Herby of Durant, Oklahoma. Adopted Son, Brad Creason of Durant, Oklahoma. Brothers, Dean Armstrong of Durant, Oklahoma, Gene Armstrong and wife LaVonne of Arveda, Colorado, Cecil Armstrong of Graham, Texas. Sister,Virginia Morse of Durant, Oklahoma Sister-In-Law ,Alda Armstrong of Houston, Texas. 19 Grandchildren 28 Great Grandchildren.

Mr. Armstrong was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Mattie Marie Armstrong, Wife, Mattie Marie Armstrong, Daughters, Edna Davis, Paula Jean Chandler, Grandson, Thomas Darton; Great-Grandsons, Dylan Romero, Ryan Ervin, Jordon Abbott, Adopted Daughter, Wanda Evans, 4 Brothers, 2 Sisters and 3 Son-In-Laws.

Services will be Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. Graveside Mead Cemetery Interment will be at the Mead cemetery in Mead, Oklahoma. Officiating the service will be Rev. James Bollin. Pallbearers will be Tony Ervin, Gary Reynold, William Stelle Brad Creason, James Reynolds Charles Roten.

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