He was born on September 5, 1954; his proud parents were Ryal Edward and Elizabeth Ann (Jerome) Armstrong of Peoria. Judy Koperski. AP journalist David Bauder in New York . He was born February 25, 1941, in Gaston County, NC., and was the son of the late James Armstrong and Roxie Gilreath Armstrong. In a later interview, Armstrong recalled: He says, Yeah, I should have played you in the finals. September 24, 1944 - February 4, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerry Lee Armstrong Jr. to show support. (53 years old). Armstrong was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. The Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m.until 3:00 p.m., prior to the service. Jerry Philip Armstrong, 85, of Terre Haute, IN passed away at 3:21 P.M. Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Union Hospital surrounded by his family and friends, after a brief illness. The USA Today Network contributed to this report. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Jerry Springer has died at 79. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 14, 1939 - Loving father of Jerry Jr and Mickie of Guelph, Terry and Christine of Mount Forest, Garry and Carol of Owen Sound and Sherry Noble of Hanover. . He was a member and a deacon of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church. After Utah star Jerry Chambers went for 24 points in the first half and put several Miners in foul trouble, Armstrong came off the bench and held him to 12 points in the second half of an 85-78 victory. Jerry Armstrong Obituary - Headland, AL | Holman Mortuaries/Cremations Jerry Armstrong went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri at the age of 76. I say, You know coach everybody who puts a uniform on wants to play and I did want to play. I thought I could help. He married Sally Jo Ott on October 16, 1976 in Peoria. To share a memory ofJerry or leave a special message for theArmstrong family, please click the "Tribute Wall" tab above and to the right, enter the information, and click "Save Post.".