James Armstrong, Locust Fork, AL

James “Butch” Dwight Armstrong, age 77, from Locust Fork, AL passed away in his sleep at home on January 7, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1947. James served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was devoted to the Pentecostal Holiness church. He attended Jacksonville State University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. James went on to attend Birmingham Southern College where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Accounting. James worked as an Accountant at Alabama Metal Industries for many years. His passion was wood working and playing with Max, his beloved shih-tzu. James and Max love to play fetch with his green ball.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ann Williams of Locust Fork, AL; daughter, Kara Pate (Darren O’Neal Pate) of Ohatchee, AL; grandchildren, Darren Elliott Pate and Levi O’Neal Pate; siblings, Larry Armstrong, Sandra Sullivan, and Katrina Armstrong; nephews, Shane Phillips, Tracy Phillips, Isaac Armstrong, Tommy Sullivan, and Gracen Armstrong; and nieces; Nicole Sullivan and Leah Knotts.

He is preceded in death by his parents; James Claude and Fannie Irene Armstrong; daughter, Anita Diane Armstrong; and brother-in-law, Micheal Sullivan.