Earl Armstrong Sr.
Life Reflections
Earl Armstrong Sr. was born on July 31st, 1928 to Maude Green and Eric Leo Armstrong Sr who preceded him in death. Earl was one of 12 children (Inez Maria, Eric Leo Jr, Elbert Augustus, Ethel Lee, Willie Green, Lila Mae, Maurice, Amos Sr, Nellie Bell, Beneddie, Freddie Lee, and Ulysses).
Earl was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana and moved to St. Louis Missouri where he went to Sumner High School. After high school he enlisted in the Army in 1946 and he moved up in the ranks as Command Sergeant Major in the Army reserves, where he retired. Earl married his first wife (Deloris) and divorced, but while serving his duties in Germany, he met Edith Luzie Schneider and immediately fell in love and married on February 10th, 1955. He worked at the Post Office as a postal man and a Housing Inspector for the City of Centreville among many other jobs throughout his life.
Earl lived a full life as father, husband, and grandfather. He enjoyed volunteering his time as an umpire for softball and the family recorder for many births and deaths of the family. He enjoyed traveling around the country with his wife Edith to include visiting Germany, South America, and took many cruises. On his spare time, he enjoyed playing in the casinos
Earl peacefully departed this life on April 23rd, 2023. Earl leaves to cherish his memory, son Roco Armstrong (Irene) preceded in death by his son Michael Armstrong (Rhonda) Earl Jr Armstrong (Amanda) and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and family members and friends.
The Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be
done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our
debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen”
Interment
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Monday May 15th, 2023 at 1:00pm
2900 Sheridan Road Saint Louis, Missouri 63125
We are deeply grateful for the kindness and compassion you extended to our family.
You have touched our hearts.
Very Sad To Hear About This
My Prayers Are With The Family.
Philip and Brenda Hearns we send our deepest condolence for the Lost may God continue to bless the family
It saddens me to learn of the passing of Sergeant Major Earl Armstrong Sr. We have come to know this giant as an example setter, an NCO and soldier in the truest sense of the word, and I doubt if there are many men among our ranks who possess his depth in knowledge and high regard for others. His long service and dedication to the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve will be cherished always. The entire NCO Corps thanks everyone for keeping him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. There are many in the ranks that believe for every fallen soldier like him there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift God has given the Corps. Lord you cried at the death of Your beloved friend Lazarus. You have known sorrow and grief, suffering and sadness. Lord, you have now reminded us that this sergeant major who has died in Christ will be ours again in the day of resurrection. Rest easy, sleep well Sergeant Major. Know the line was held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell. Peace, peace, and farewell…
CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt Sr.
Author, ”100 Sergeants Major of Color”
SGM (Ret) Harold L. Hunt Jr.
USASMA Class 55
CSM (Ret) Shirley A. Hunt
USASMA Class 53
& the entire Hunt family