Dayton Don Armstrong, age 65 of Moulton, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Huntsville Hospital. He was born May 20, 1960 to Donald and Jewel Armstrong. Dayton was a 1978 graduate of Lawrence County High School. He retired from General Motors as a line operator. Dayton was an avid fan of Alabama Athletics, especially football and he enjoyed restoring classic cars. He was known for his love for life, his selfless demeanor, and his sense of humor. Above all, he was an amazing father and husband who will be missed. Visitation will be Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Moulton Heritage Funeral Home from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. where the service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be at McLemore Cemetery in Bankhead National Forest. Dayton is survived by his wife of 37 years, Vickie Armstrong; son, Caleb Armstrong; daughter, Paige Armstrong; sisters, Linda (Tim) Owens, Vickey (Steve) Lundy, and Donna (Glenn) Hughes; brothers in law, Ricky Johnson, and Phillip (Julie) Johnson; sister in law, Gina Johnson Reed; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Freeman Armstrong and Jewel Tanksley Armstrong; mother and father in law, Glenn and Merlene Johnson; brothers, James E. “Jack” Armstrong, Darryl Armstrong, and twin brother Clayton Armstrong; sister, Sandra Mize; sister in law, Mary Armstrong; and brother in law, Greg Johnson. Memories and condolences can be shared at moultonheritagefh.com.
