William E. 'Big John' Armstrong Jr., age 41, of Gallipolis died Thursday March 27, 2003. Born September 20, 1961, he was a Gallia Academy High School Graduate; he later served in the United States Army, and was a member of Paint Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by: Father: William Armstrong of Gallipolis; Mother: Imogen Armstrong Borden of Gallipolis; 2 Sons: Bryson and Brandon of Gallipolis; 1 Daughter: Baleigh of Gallipolis; 4 Sisters: Tina (Arnold) Cooper of Gallipolis, Terry Armstong Evans of Gallipolis, Tanya Lewis of Gallipolis, and Twana Fisher of Ironton; 3 Brothers: Tony Armstong of Gallipolis, Bruce Galliamore of Oak Hill, and Billy Armstrong of Gallipolis; Grandmother: Aurilla McWhorter of Springfield; Several Nieces and Nephews, 3 Uncles, 4 Aunts, and a multitude of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M. Tuesday April 1, 2003 at the Triedstone Baptist Church with Rev. Melvin Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Baptist Cemetry in Blackfork. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home on Monday from 6-9 P.M. The body will also lie in state at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to services.
Pallbearers will be: Edward Borden, Derrick Armstrong, Pete Anderson, Paul 'Dickey' Qualls, Jonathan McCabe, and Phillip King.