A native of McDowell County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dewey and Alice Armes.
He is survived by his son, Matthew Wright of Gastonia; brothers, Harry Armes and wife Teresa of Dallas, Ralph Armes and wife Kathy of Stanley.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Louann Armes.
Services are private.
Condolences may be made online at www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com
Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley is serving the Armes family
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