Floy D. Armer

May 6, 1935 – October 23, 2026

Floy Dalton Armer was born on May 6, 1935, in Compton, Arkansas. Floy was the first of seven children born to Ernie Floy Armer and Kate Luper Armer. Floy’s siblings are sisters, Joyce Deeds, Betty Stark (Truman), and Kathy Creamer (Tim); brothers, Elvin Armer, Calvin Armer, and Teddy Armer (Janiece). Floy was proceeded in death by his parents, Kate and Ernie Armer, and brothers, Calvin and Elvin.

Floy had a loving childhood helping his dad with farm chores and his mom with everyday life. He was a helper. Floy and his brothers would go fishing and hunting whenever they could get away. He loved animals. He also liked picking up things (mostly tools) along the road or the ditch. Floy liked doing puzzles and watching old westerns. Floy read the bible from Genesis to Revelation twice.

Floy moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1953, when he was 18-years old. He worked at the Stockyards; it was a lot of walking and very hard work day and night. When the Stockyards closed, Floy worked at a meatpacking plant. Next, he worked at Service Iron Foundry and finally at Ferroloy Foundry. Each job was hard and physical work.

Floy and Marilyn married on February 26, 1977, and were married 49-years. Samuel and Christina were born to this union. Floy will be deeply missed by his family.

Floy’s children are Terrie Schaapveld (Steve), Floy Alan Armer (Connie), Samuel Dalton Armer (Tabitha), and Christina Kay Armer; Grandchildren Kendal Ewing (Sherry), Amanda Killion (Dave), Patrick Armer, and Joseph Armer, and great-grandchildren Brayden Ewing, Madison Ewing, and Kashley Killion. Floy also leaves behind a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Floy will be missed. He was a kind and gentle man. Always willing to help anybody if they needed help. Floy had big gardens so he could share with family and friends. Floy canned peppers and helped with canning tomatoes.

Floy had a sweet tooth. He loved desserts and sometimes he would begin his meals with sweets. Floy loved Sara’s (sister-in-law) goodies and treats she made especially for him.

Honorary pallbearers are Floy Alan Armer, Samuel Armer, Patrick Armer, Joseph Armer, Kendall Ewing, and Brayden Ewing.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209, US, on October 30, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am with committal to follow.