Obituary

Carl Armstrong, 77, of Olton, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in Plainview. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel with Mr. Robert Harrell officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Mr. Armstrong was born Feb. 11, 1935, to Pinkney and Arby Armstrong in Georgewest, Texas. He grew up in Odessa, later graduating from Odessa High School. He attended and graduated from Texas A&M. He married Darlene Mae Fewin on Aug. 29, 1954. Carl lived in the Olton area for more than 33 years. He owned and operated Paul Carraway Insurance. Mr. Armstrong was a Free Mason and attended the Baptist church. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie Poteet, and great-granddaughter, Zada Whitfield. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Armstrong of Olton; one daughter, Darla Michelle Whitfield of Plant City, Fla.; two sons, Robert Carlton Armstrong of Canyon and Dub Allen Armstrong of Amarillo; one sister, Faye Kennedy of Brady; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Olton EMT and Fire Department P.O. Box 1087 Olton, TX 79064 or Running Water Draw Care Center, 800 W. 13th, Olton, TX 79064. Online condolences can be made at www.korner stonefunerals.com.