PENDLETON
Bruce Harold Armstrong, 76, passed away February 29, 2024, after a battle with cancer.
He was born March 5, 1947, in Huntington, West Virginia and was a resident of Pendleton, Indiana. Prior to moving to Pendleton, he lived in Connersville for over 30 years.
Survivors include daughters, Jessica (Jeremy) Metz of Fishers, Samantha (Andrew) Hodges of Pendleton, Emily (Nathan) Anderson, and sons, Mark (Myndie) Armstrong, and Kent (Robin) Armstrong; grandchildren, Eli, Bennett and Everett Metz, Tenley and Graham Hodges, Delani and Aiden Armstrong; siblings, Shelley (George) Elkins of Crewe, Virginia and Richard (Mary) Armstrong of Chester, Virginia; and nephews, Brian (Lindsay) and Eric (Moriah) Elkins.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Karen (Lee) Armstrong; and parents, Oran and Jean (Miller) Armstrong.
Bruce was a graduate of Indiana University, receiving both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education and counseling, and taught English before becoming an administrator and later counselor, in several local school systems. There is no succinct way to describe Bruce or how genuinely he loved and cared for people, but if you knew him, you know he gave his time, treasure, and talents generously. Bruce enjoyed sharing music, old and new, and his favorite season of the year was football season. He had a strong faith and lived to serve and encourage others and share the Gospel.
A celebration of life service was held Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Fall Creek Christian Church, 1102 West 700 South, Pendleton, Indiana. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. with service at 7 p.m. To honor him, his family requests that you wear your favorite sports team attire or concert t-shirt. In lieu of flowers, and in the spirit of Bruce’s love of ministry, students, and education, please consider a donation to Christian Student Fellowship https://csfindy.com/donate-1, a campus ministry to which Bruce gave generously or Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County Campus, https://engage.ivytech.edu/s/giving.
Arrangements entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, 211 E. State St., Pendleton, Indiana.
Online condolences available at www.stpierrefamilyfuneral.com.
