James R. Armstrong

Jim was born in Longview, Texas to Robert Alva Armstrong and Maxine Marshall Armstrong. He attended Rice University, then transferred to The University of Texas, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. He received his degree of Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine, and completed his surgery residency at Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Jim joined the US Naval Reserve and retired as a captain after 35 years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Fay, sons, James Robert Armstrong, Jr. (Rosa), William Lawrence Armstrong (Gail), and Marshall Lee Armstrong (Cameron), grandchildren: Sarah, Samuel, Hannah, Dylan, Abby, Ella, Billy, Gavin, Holland, and Judy Faye.

Jim was very gregarious and loved to tell jokes. He was a history buff – just tell him a date and he could tell you of some event that had taken place. As he told us, we will miss his continuing ed. courses!

The Texas Longhorns held a special place in his heart as well as his love of flying and sailing. He had recently received the Wright Brothers "Master Pilot Award" for fifty years of accident free flying. He was very proud of his membership in the Quiet Birdmen.

As the boys were growing up he taught them how to sail and tie nautical knots. He was a "jack of all trades" when it came to fixing things around the house. He was also adept at fixing many mechanical things. It may not have been pretty but it was fixed and it worked.

He was a stern yet caring father who, with Fay, instilled a strong work ethic in their children.

He gained an introduction to both Spanish and German in school and continued to develop his knowledge through reading German literature. Unfortunately, none of his family members speak German but were confused more than once by the concerned looks on the German speakers' faces.

We are very proud of his constant thirst for knowledge and his encouragement to his family to strive for the same.

It is an inspiration to his family to live up to his example.

He will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation will be Tue. May 7, 2019 from 5:00-9:00 pm at Porter Loring on McCullough.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

WEDNESDAY- MAY 8, 2019

10:00 A.M.

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to a charity of your choice.