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Thomas Dwight “Tommy” Armstrong
October 31, 1949 - March 26, 2013

Funeral services for Thomas Dwight Armstrong, 63, of Marshall will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Segers officiating. Interment will follow in Waldrop Cemetery in Beckville, TX. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013 at Downs Funeral Home. Tommy passed away March 26, 2013 in Longview.

Thomas Dwight Armstrong was born October 31, 1949 in Marshall to Christine Waldrop and J.C. Armstrong. Tommy was a graduate of Marshall High School. Tommy served his country in the U.S. Army, and was presented the Purple Heart in 1969. He was a pipeline welder for a number of years. Tommy enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family.

Tommy is survived by his sister Carolyn Neely of Keithville, LA; brothers, G.E. (Judge) Armstrong, Jerry (Tap) Armstrong, both of Marshall; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was also survived by his “children”, dog, Pee Wee and cat, Doodlebug.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 1 sister, Geneva Armstrong.

Pallbearers will be Wes Armstrong, David Armstrong, Jason Armstrong, Tim Harris, Kipper Glaze and Alex Green.