John Henry Armstrong, 72, of Ripley passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
John retired from Ryder Trucking with 34 years of service and was 2014 Driver of the Year. He loved to spend time outdoors, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. and Delia Holley Armstrong; son, John C. Armstrong; and brother, Cecil Armstrong.
John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diana Wine Armstrong; daughter, Karli Armstrong; grandchildren, Callie Skeen, Clayton Skeen, Carson Kidd and Kobe Kidd; sister, Arlenea (Jon) Price; brother, Jimmy Adkins.
Service will be 2:00pm, Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Ryan McGrady officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Goodbye my dear friend. Until we meet again you’ll always be that 10/10 cb friend going into pilot we had good times you were the best. Rest well steel driver untill we meet again.GOD bless Dianne , Karlie and all the babies. Good bye for now
John Henry Dave Bentley here you was my 10/10 cb friend on Wednesday night going into the pilot. We had great times together until we meet again.
Our family is thinking of you guys. we are so sorry for your loss. Remember all of your wonderful memories.