James Melvin Armstrong
1931 - 2020
Halstead- James Melvin Armstrong, 89,
died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Homestead of Halstead.
He was born September 29, 1931 at
Rolla, KS to Ralph and Alice (Friend) Armstrong.
He was a Burrton resident since 1964
and was the owner of United I.G.A. Burrton.
He was a member of Faith Community
Bible Church, Burrton Lions Club and was a former board member of
Union Rescue Mission, Wichita.
On September 29, 1951 he married Rita
Mae George at Atlanta, KS, She survives of Wichita.
Other survivors include son: Drew
(Kaori) Armstrong, Burrton; daughters, Lora (Vince) Fisher, Burrton;
Teresa (Roger Hashbarger) Molina, Wichita; five grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers,
Jack and Robert Armstrong.
Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m.
and the family will greet friends from 6:30-8:00 Tuesday, October 27,
2020 at Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead.
Funeral service will be 10:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Faith Community Bible Church, Burrton
with Pastor Travis Heneha officiating. Masks and social distancing
are required for the visitation and funeral service.
Burial will follow at Burrton Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Faith
Community Bible Church or Union Rescue Mission in care of Kaufman
Funeral Home, Halstead.
