James Edward Armstrong

June 26
June 26, 2009
Junius Joseph Dupre
June 30, 2009
June 26
June 26, 2009
Junius Joseph Dupre
June 30, 2009

Posted Monday, June 29, 2009


James Edward Armstrong, 82, a native of Morris, Okla., and a resident of Houma, La., passed peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, June 28.

He is survived by his sons, Mack Carmichael and wife Deana of Houma, and David Armstrong of Houma; daughters, Beulah Davis Crochet and husband Lee, Kay Carmichael Giroir and husband Don, and Jamie Armstrong Crowley, all of Houma; sister, Marbara Pennington of Lawton, Okla.; grandchildren, Danielle Davis Domangue, Justin K. Davis, Wendy C. Hirsch, Ryan P. Giroir, Jake A. Carmichael and Lindsey K. Carmichael; five great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters; daughter-in-law, Darlene Duplantis Davis of Houma; and beloved pets Gingerbread and Princess.


He was preceded in death by his spouse, Norma Thibodeaux Armstrong; parents, Issac and Williamina Schweikhard Armstrong; son, James Kent Davis; brothers, Leon Armstrong, Benjamin Armstrong, Lawrence Armstrong and Issac Jacob Armstrong; and sisters, Merle Avo Davenport, Elsie Hubbard, Leora Lee, Viola Box and Ada Dunn.


He was a retired mechanic from Dow Chemical after 30 years and a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He enjoyed going to his fishing camp, working in his garden and helping others. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Special thanks to caregivers, Gwen Morgan, Peggy Leonard and Katherine Hebert.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to La. Alzheimer Association, P.O. Box 9220, Houma, La., 70361.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Chauvin Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

James Edward Armstrong