Darryl Freeman Armstrong, world-class prankster, bender of rules, and practitioner of unconditional
love, passed away on February 27 th , 2025 at the age of 77. He was born in Moulton, Alabama on April
28 th , 1947, to the late Donald Armstrong and Jewel Armstrong (née Tanksley). There are few things
he loved more than spending time with family, watching Alabama football, and reveling in the solace
of the mountains. Like his father, he was a Pied Piper of children, and he always loved the fact that
the Armstrong house was a delightfully chaotic epicenter of social activity. Carrying on a long-running
Armstrong family tradition, you knew he liked you if you found yourself the victim of his good-natured
ribbing. Alarm clocks had nothing on him, as he would awake naturally early every morning singing
(often Pink Floyd) and proclaim every day a beautiful one, rain or sunshine. He was the founder and
co-owner of Armstrong’s Body Shop in Trinity, AL, and had a long career repairing and rebuilding
cars, from daily drivers to vintage restorations. He is survived by his children, Joe Armstrong (Julie
Smith) of Glendale, CA, Mike (Casey) Armstrong of Glendale, CA, Jessica (Jamie) Webster of Trinity,
AL, David Armstrong (Ashley Williams) of Panama City Beach, FL, Karen Grimes of Moulton, AL, and
special honorable mention to Danielle Morgan of Pell City, AL; siblings, Lynnda Owens, Vickey Lundy,
Donna Hughes, Dayton Armstrong, and Clayton Armstrong; grandchildren, Andrew Barbel (Mara),
Daniel Armstrong (Jordan), Grayson Webster (Kelsee), Gibson Fellows, Caroline Webster (Parker
Milligan), Drezden Grimes, Jackson Webster, Anna Armstrong, Natalie Grimes, Lucy Armstrong, and
AJ Armstrong; and great-grandchildren Bradlee, Evan, and Kash. He was a surrogate father to many,
many more. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Mary Armstrong (née Babush), brother, James
"Jack" Armstrong, sister, Sandra Armstrong, and son-in-law, Dusty Grimes. Also, grand-dogs, Edie,
Max, Maisy, Buddy, Bubba, Dolly, Koda, Diesel, and Lulu. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating
to Darryl’s favorite charity at St. Jude’s: www.stjude.org. Honor his memory by keeping life simple and
always striving to find a way to make people laugh. He was selfless in service to those he loved, and
there were an awful lot of them. We will miss him more than words can express. A celebration of life
will be held at Pine Torch Church in Bankhead National Forest, 2067 County Road 70, Moulton, AL
on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at 2pm. All are welcome.
