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Richard 'Rick' A. Armstrong, Jr., Neosho, died, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 in Lawrence County, MO, the result of a single airplane accident. Rick was born July 24, 1962 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Richard A. Armstrong, Sr. and Ruby M. (Heffner) Armstrong. He moved to the Neosho area 25 years ago from Joplin, MO and was a private pilot and instructor. He loved flying and he loved the Lord and attended Neosho First Baptist Church. Rick married Susan Scott on Dec. 20, 1980 at Miami, OK and she survives. Additional survivors include four children, Cassandra Carnahan and husband, Justin, Neosho; Shayla Armstrong, Roman Armstrong and Elizabeth Armstrong all of the home; two grandchildren, Clara Armstrong and Connor Carnahan; his mother, Ruby Armstrong, Baldwin City, KS; one sister, Rheta Becker and husband, Kevin, Olathe, KS and three nephews, Lance Becker and wife, Jessica; Grant Becker and Blake Becker. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard A. Armstrong, Sr. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at 10 am at Neosho Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Dennis Burge and Dr. Jim Hardwick will officiate. Contributions in memory of Rick may be made to the Richard Armstrong Educational Memorial Fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850. Online condolences may be posted at www. clarkfuneralhomes. com. Services under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.
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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Nov. 7, 2012.

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Jim Adams

November 9, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with Rick's Mother, Sister, Wife and Kids. Rick and I shared many fun times, as teenagers. Though the years had taken us miles apart, I thought of him and his family often. Though you have suffered two tremendous losses, in a short period of time, I hope that your faith and family will get you through.
Jim Adams

November 8, 2012

Dear Cousin Ruby,my heart is full & hurting for the unimaginable grief you are experiencing after your tragic losses of the 2men closest to you, your son Rick & husband Richard. I will keep you in my prayers though we r miles away & I pray that OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST will give you HIS PEACE & COMFORT during this time & the coming weeks & months.They are both together now with JESUS & watching over you.~Love in CHRIST~ Your cousin Denise Matise

November 7, 2012

I'm so very sorry for the loss of Rick. I can't imagine the pain in your hearts. With deepest sympathy, Tracy Wingebach

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