BORN

1929

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home

6424 Winchester Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

William Armington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 20, 2013.

William E. Armington, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday September 20, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 16, 1929, in Warsaw, he was a son of the late John and Treva Armington, and was raised by his grandparents, Ernest and Blanche Sellers. He was a member of Waynedale United Methodist Church; he proudly served his country in the US Air Force, a member of the American Legion, was a member of the I.O.O.F Harmony Lodge #19, for over 50 years, and was a past Noble Grand, and retired in 1987 from Navistar, after 32 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edith E. Armington; daughters, Debi (Dave) Moore, Cindy (Paul) Burrey, Karen (Eric) Alspaugh, Brenda (Gary) Hess and Jennifer (Andy) Alspaugh; as well as 13 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM Monday September 23, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne. Calling will be held from 2 to 5 PM Sunday September 22, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to Waynedale United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne, Parkview Home Health and Hospice, or the VA Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

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September 27, 2013

Brad and Cathy Pfeiffer

I will fondly remember Uncle Bill as a very kind and helpful man. Edith and Bill got folks square dancing at our wedding reception. I remember going hunting with him back in my teens. He was a good shot and a fun guy. Our condolences to Edith and all the kids.

September 22, 2013

Kent Tressler

My condolences to everyone in this moment of sadness.

September 21, 2013

To all of Bill's family,
You have our deepest sympathy in your loss. He will always be with you,
In your memories.
Shelley & John Boyd

September 21, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE HE GIVES US ALL OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

September 21, 2013

The first time I met uncle Bill, him and aunt Edith were first dating. She brought him to meet my mom and dad, Pete and Isabelle. We were saying goodbye's on the back porch. There was a bushel of tomatoes on the porch As Bill was getting in the car, I threw one at him. Mom was mortified! Of course I missed! Why I remember this I don't know! Maybe to bring a smile to your face at this sad time. Love to you all, Pattie (Patricia Leland)

September 21, 2013

Dick Dillman

I have a great amount of memory of Bill and Harmony Lodge. I had many of talks with Bill over the years and had a lot of trips we took together with Harmony.

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