James R. Armstrong, Sr.

James R. Armstrong, Sr., 75, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was born on Monday, January 31, 1949 to the late Harvey and Verna (Snavely) Armstrong. He is survived by his loving wife, of 48 years, Rita (Murray) Armstrong.

James was a member of the American Legion. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping and fishing. More than anything he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Victoria Cassel, James Armstrong, Jr., Matthew Armstrong, Melissa Parker, and Erica Shutt; grandchildren, Brianna, Jeremy, James, III, Tiffany, Jacqueline, Latasha, Dorianna, Damian, Justice, Curtis, Cheyenne, Steven, Sr., Nickolus, and Ayden; great grandchildren, Kinsley, Quinn, Preslee, Juliet, and James, IV, Addison, Adilyn, Brantley, Krista, Steven, Jr., Aleigha, and Kinsley; siblings, Shirley Baum, Judith Myers, and Harvey “Skip” Armstrong, Jr. He is predeceased by his brother, Ronald Armstrong.

A visitation will be held Friday, October 4, 2024 from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, PA 17078. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the American Legion Post 910, 75 Fisher Ave., Jonestown, PA.

American Legion Post 910
75 Fisher Ave., Jonestown PA 17038