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Mack Armstrong Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2014.

Mack Armstrong, age 69, passed away on March 23, 2014 at Defiance Hospice. He was born on June 28, 1944 in Defiance, Ohio to Charles and Geneva (Humes) Armstrong. Mack graduated from Defiance High School and received a Bachelors Degree in Theology from Frankfort Wesleyan College. He went on to achieve Master's Degrees from Olivet Nazarene College, Winebrenner Seminary, and the University of Toledo. Mack was a Nazarene minister, pastoring churches in Rushville, Illinois; Baraboo, Wisconsin; Wauseon, Ohio; and most recently at Cloverdale United Methodist Church in Bowling Green, Ohio. He and his wife, Martha, served one term as missionaries in El Salvador. He taught at Northwest State in Archbold for several years and at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana until 2014. His whole life, he has been a caring and helping person to his family and others.
Mack married his wife, Martha, in October of 1969, and she survives him. He is also survived by son, Michael (Monica) Armstrong; and their children, Jacob, Eli, and Samarah; daughter, Michelle Armstrong and her son Christopher; sisters, Patsy McDowell, and Madonna (Frank) Conley; brother, Gary (Carol) Armstrong; half-brothers, Kenneth (Ruth) Armstrong, and Charles Raymond (Ruth) Armstrong. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rex Armstrong; and half-sister, Ruby (Harvey) Keller.
Visitation will be held from 4pm to 8pm on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Walker Mortuary in Napoleon, Ohio. Funeral Servi ces will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the funeral home, Pastor Rick Trumbo officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Napoleon. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Defiance or the First Baptist Church of Napoleon.

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March 29, 2014

Marilyn Hopkins

Martha,
We are sorry to hear of Mack's passing. We only knew you both briefly. You moved into the home we were leaving in San Salvador, El Salvador. May God comfort you at this difficult time.

Phil and Marilyn Hopkins

March 29, 2014

Michelle Armstrong

March 28, 2014

Greg Mason

Martha, Elaine and I send to you our sympathy and our prayers. I respected Mack and was honored to have followed him in Wisconsin. May God strengthen you and the family during this time.
Greg Mason

March 28, 2014

Becky Green

Mack was such a wonderful man. He was my pastor as a child. The church wasn't just a building there on Cherry st . In Wauseon it were foundation were built in Christ . I know it was because of Mack that many became christian. Even myself. You didn't just have your family at home. But had amazing church family as well. My prayer for Martha Michelle and Mike. God bless you all Mack will be truly missed

March 27, 2014

Charlotte Pack

Martha, Pat & Family,
Jim & I send you are heartfelt sympathy and prayers. We remember with fondness the few times we were able to visit with you and Mack over the years. Anytime, I think of Mack from our FPC days, it is with the fun he brought to our lives. But, also the spiritual maturity that he had. We send you all our love and may God's peace be yours.

March 27, 2014

I only met Mack once but he was a truly an inspirational man. Over the years I am sure he helped thousands of people. He will be missed, especially by his loving daughter Michelle. May The Lord hold the family in the palm of his hands.

Nicki and George Cochran

March 26, 2014

Robin Coulter

March 26, 2014

Milton Wilson

Martha,
My prayers continue for you and your family. Our God is a God of comfort, May you not only know of His comfort, but may it pervade all your days.

Milton Jr.

March 26, 2014

Christopher Armstrong

Dear papaw, I will always remember our fun chats and just plain hanging out. You were like a father to me. You will always be in my heart forever and always , I will cherish every memory . I will see you later on in heaven. love Chris

March 26, 2014

Robin Coulter

I am sorry for your loss! Mack will always be remembered in are hearts! As I was growing up he,was like a father to me!

March 26, 2014

Dottie Golden

Martha and Family - Mom and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dottie Golden and Holly Barton

March 26, 2014

Michelle Armstrong

I want to say I love you dad I will remember all the times we had great talks and are coffee together and are love for cheese. You are the best friends I could ever have. We will miss you and have you in are hearts always love Michelle and Chris Armstrong p.s. Chris misses you a lot He will always remember all the fun time you had with him also.

March 25, 2014

Larry and Bobbie Sue Evans

Martha and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Mack kept our FPC days not only full of fun and laughter, but he was always available for great spiritual advice when it was needed. We pray that God keep you and comfort you in the days ahead.

March 25, 2014

Jim and Nancy Haynes

Martha and family, So sorry for your lose. Mack was a good friend back in Frankfort days. We have never forgotten him and his wonderful sense of humor. We are glad for all of his accomplishments in life, but especially happy that he is now celebrating in heaven. May God be your comfort. Jim and Nancy (Moore) Haynes.

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