Thomas Ronald Armstrong

Thomas Ronald Armstrong, 66, a resident of Massanutten in McGaheysville, VA, passed away at his home on June 17, 2013. He was born in Bremerton, WA, on September 28, 1946, and was a son of the late Thomas Monroe “Jack” and Doris Mae Welborn Armstrong. He graduated from North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo, WA. Thomas served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a former CIA Employee, a driver for armored vehicles, management with McDonald’s, and a bulk mail technician with the US Postal Service for 19 years. He was a member of the Manassas Baptist Church. He had a 2nd degree black belt in Hwardo Martial Arts, enjoyed coin and stamp collecting, fishing, hunting and working on stained glass projects for family and friends, and enjoyed umpiring in various areas. On February 21, 1970 he married the former Linda L. Bryant, who survives along with sons, Thomas A. Armstrong and wife, Mary E.; and Eric J. Armstrong; daughter, Stacey L. Vilaca and husband, Paulo; grandchildren, Zachary, Victoria and Thomas “Logan”, and Sophia Vilaca; brother, Terry (Welborn) Doiron and wife, Judie; uncles, Robert and William Armstrong; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings, John S. and Phyllis Armstrong. Following his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the RMH Sentara Hospice, Harrisonburg, VA. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.