Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, May 8, 1990 TAG: 9005080078
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
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John E. Armstrong, 1155 Welch Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va., died in a local hospital Monday, May 7, 1990. Mr. Armstrong was born in Cabin Creek, W. Va. and attended public schools in West Virginia and Ohio. He was a graduate of Charleston University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He completed graduate work at Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific area. Mr. Armstrong commenced his career in the investment department of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company. After a few years in the insurance business, he joined the American Oil Company as assistant credit manager. Shortly after the petroleum company moved its offices to Richmond, Va., Mr. Armstrong returned to Roanoke and accepted a position as Corporate Secretary of Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan Association where he progressed through the ranks to the position of President. He served in that capacity for several years, and, after over 25 years in the S & L industry, he retired. He later entered the field of public relations with American Mortgage Company of Raleigh, North Carolina, calling on banks and savings and loan institutions throughout the state of Virginia. When this firm entered into a merger with another company, Mr. Armstrong became an independent accountant, doing audits, appraisals, and inspections for various insurance companies in several states. He retired permanently in June 1986 because of health reasons. Mr. Armstrong was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church where he had served on the Finance Committee and Church Council. He was a member of Hidden Valley Country Club, and a former member of Roanoke Rotary Club, Roanoke Round Table, Roanoke Chamber of Commerce, Roanoke Realtors Association, the local Home Builders Association, and Roanoke Creditmen's Association. While in the savings and loan business he was a member of the United States and Virginia Savings and Loan Leagues. He served on various committees with these leagues and was Vice Chairman of the Virginia League in 1976. Mr. Armstrong is survived by his wife, Dorothy Y. Armstrong; a daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Reginald Dyer; two grandchildren, Sarah Nicholle Dyer and Edward (Teddy) Isaac Dyer; his mother, Catherine M. Armstrong; an aunt, Mary A. Murray, all of Roanoke, Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Lois Armstrong, Cabin Creek, W.Va.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeter and Geneva Doss, Roanoke, Va. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a prayer service at Oakey's South Chapel at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Dr. George K. Bower. Funeral services will be conducted from St. Mark's Lutheran Church at 1:00 p.m. Thursday with Dr. Charles W. Easley officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia, 6318 Peters Creek Road, N.W., Suite A7, Roanoke, Va., 24016, or to St. Mark's Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
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