Billy A. Armstrong passed away on April 13, 2026. Billy was born on Oct. 4, 1934 to Royal Thurman Armstrong and Flora (Harper) Armstrong. He proudly retired from the United States Air Force Reserves. He worked as a B52 Structure Sheet Metal Training Manager at Tinker Air Force Base, where he was respected not only for his expertise but also for his kind nature and quick laugh.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Royal Thurman Armstrong and Flora Armstrong French; siblings: Dixie Hodge, Royce Thurman Armstrong, and James Armstrong; grandson, Michael Armstrong; and his late wife, Mary Snider Armstrong.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of over 35 years, Jane Etta Armstrong; sons: CA Armstrong and wife Gina of Shawnee and Joe Armstrong and wife Ann of Shawnee; step-children, Tayna Clemence of Shawnee and John Bizzell and wife BJ of Maud; grandchildren: Curt Armstrong, Tyler Armstrong, Justin Bizzell, Jeffery Thrasher, Sarah Dockrey and husband Clayton, Dillon Franklin, and Austin Bizzell as well as many extended family members.
A Celebration of Life in honor of Billy was held on April 22, 2026 at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, Shawnee, OK.
