David Jackson Armstrong

David Jackson Armstrong, 74, of Dallas passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 3, 2023 at Novant – Presbyterian in Charlotte, North Carolina. David served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a medic during the Vietnam Conflict. When he came home, he worked for Westinghouse, which was acquired by the Siemans Corporation. David was a dedicated worker who worked for these companies for a total of 49 years. He was a maintenance mechanic, repairing electrical turbines. His family says he would have loved to work longer, but health conditions prevented him from return to work. He could fix nearly anything. He worked on his own cars. He changed his own oil and for a time he even changed the oil in his daughter’s cars. David was a gun enthusiast. He was a competitive shooter and he often competed at the Wildlife Club in Charlotte. He frequented the Pancake House in Gastonia. The staff of the Pancake House dearly misses him. David was health conscious. He enjoyed cycling and walking. Interestingly enough he also had a sweet-tooth and he always expected desert with his dinner. David touched many lives and many will dearly miss him.

David is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Dana (Friday) Armstrong. David is the son of the late Nell (Brafford) Armstrong and Robert Jackson Armstrong. His brother, Robert Armstrong, has also gone on before him.

David leaves behind his two daughters, Jennifer Armstrong and Angela Goins and her husband Scott. Grieving the loss of their grandfather are his grandchildren, Lathan Luu, Angel Goins, Brayden Luu, Jessica Goins, Shannon Goins and Thomas Goins. His legacy includes a great-granddaughter, Lana Miller. He also leaves behind his sister Sandra Canning and his sister-in-law, Lois Armstrong. David leaves a niece, nephews, cousins and many other extended family members.

A service celebrating David’s life will be held at 2:30 pm on Monday May 8, 2023 at Pearl Baptist Church, 4657 East Highway 27, Iron Station, NC. The family will receive friends before the service from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the church. Burial will follow the celebration of life service. David will receive full military honors accorded by The United States Army and The Gaston County Honor Guard. David will be laid to rest next to his devoted wife at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly, NC. Reverend Hugh Whitfield will officiate. He will offer words of encouragement and hope to family and friends that gather to remember David. David’s pallbearers are, Lathan Luu, Brayden Luu, Thomas Goins, Danny Auten, Carl Woolard and Kyle Cook.

The family would like to extend a special “thank you” the staff, especially the nurses, at Novant Presbyterian Hospice for their kindness during Daddy's stay.

Fond memories of David, and condolences for his family, may be left at www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com.

The staff of Carothers Funeral Home in Stanley is honored to serve the Armstrong Family.