Garold Gene Armstrong

Garold Gene Armstrong left to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2016 at the age of 71. Garold, known to everyone as Gene, was born to Elmer Henry Armstrong and Myrtle Velva Anthony in Russell KS on September 1, 1944. His family then moved to Barnsdall, OK, where he was raised by his mother and 8 siblings. He later moved to Bartlesville with his mother and went to school to become a barber. He worked cutting hair before moving to Tulsa where he met his wife Mary Kennison Armstrong. They were married in Tulsa OK and later settled down in Cleveland where he built their home of 40 years and raised their 4 children. Gene was a jack of all trades from cutting hair to being a carpenter, building two homes of his own as well as several more in the area, to working at Scott Rice for 30 years before retiring. After retiring he still continued to work as a carpenter and also maintenance at Cleveland Manor Nursing Home. Gene loved working with his hands and you could always find him in his back yard building something in his shop, or sitting on the front porch. Gene's favorite pastime was playing the guitar, fiddle and banjo. Gene taught himself how to play, and played by ear, bringing music to everyone who wanted to hear. Gene and Mary hosted many music parties at their home and the more people that came and played music the better time they had. Gene had a heart of gold, worked very hard, and gave generously. Gene built his world around his family, being a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Mary Armstrong of the home, 3 daughters, Roxanna Hutchinson and her partner Andy Antonian of Cleveland, Ok., Larry Armstrong of Sedan KS., Rhonda Albee and her husband Jim of Caney, KS. Jeaneen Bennett and her husband Rodney of Terlton, OK. 6 siblings, Peggy Elliott of Cleveland OK., Jimmy Allen of Hallett OK, Patsy Gamble of Barnsdall OK., Phyllis Bolen and her husband Bob of Texas, Pauline Collins of Cleveland, OK, Twin brother Dean Armstrong of Chautauqua 5 grandchildren 4 great grand children, and numerous other relatives and friends. Gene was preceded in death by both his parents, a sister Pansy Wiggs of Sand Springs, Ok and brother Cad Armstrong of California.

Garold Gene Armstrong

September 1, 1944 - August 25, 2016