James “Bobby” Forrest Armstrong, 77, of Lubbock passed away June 12, 2013. A visitation will be held today from 7 until 9 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be Saturday June 15, 2013 at 1:00 pm in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Bobby was born August 21, 1935 in Plainview, TX to the late James Forrest Armstrong and Lucille Denton. He grew up in a large family with nine other siblings. He married Tommye Gee on March 4, 1956. His love for horses led him to a career in Horse racing that he enjoyed even after retirement. He and his wife had a passion for spoiling their grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister Joy Armstrong.
He is survived by his loving wife Tommye Armstrong; his devoted son Scott Armstrong and wife Tonia; grandchildren, Lisa Marie Haas, and Tanner Armstrong; great grandson, Braydon Haas; three brothers, Charles , Jerry, and Jimmy Armstrong; five sisters, Patsy Sparkman, Vicki Sutton, Jo Ann Armstrong, Barbara Sue Tipton, and Mickie Grimes; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives, and friends.