Donald Leon “Don” Armstrong, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, March 17, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield. A memorial service will immediately follow at the church with Rev. Jaina Glaze officiating.
Don was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield, where he served as an elder. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving for ten years, and a member of Masonic Lodge #503 in Sheffield. Don served on the Sheffield Recreation Board for twenty-two years, the Tourism Board for seven years, the Utility Board for seven years, and the Keller Foundation Board for ten years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Rip Armstrong.
Don is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Judy Heiskell Armstrong; sons, Donald Leon Armstrong Jr. and wife, Mary, and David Heiskell Armstrong and wife, Sandy; grandchildren, Mary Rachel Armstrong, David Samuel Armstrong and wife, Abby Jane, and Jacob Andrew Armstrong; and great-granddaughter, Anna Claire Armstrong.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Joe Cooney, Don Ruggles, Braxton Ashe, Alton Tabareux, Johnny Dill, Dr. Richard Deal, Gene Hamby, Ian Sanford, Bobby Rutledge, Dr. Bob Mathews, Dr. Larry Holcomb, and Russ Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution bay be made to First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield, 130 E 5th St, Sheffield, AL 35660.
