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Lucius Armstrong Obituary

Armstrong Jr., Lucius Age 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and friend passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital after a battle with prostate cancer. Lucius was born December 22, 1941. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois and attended Marshall high school where he played basketball. He entered the Air Force and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago where he studied Fine Arts and then joined the Chicago Police Department. He later received ministry credentials for biblical studies. Lucius loved abstract painting, reading books and teaching the word of God. He always had pep in his step and a love for life and this helped him to easily make friends everywhere he went. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth (nee Stephens); children, Lucréia (Mondale) Smith, Lucius (Kimberly) Armstrong III, Anthony (Belinda) Marentic, Akeem Armstrong, Ameer Armstrong; grandchildren, David, Lucius D, Lavarius and Malik Armstrong, Anthony Jr., Arianna, Aaron, Andre and Alexis Marentic; parents, Margaret and Henry Hardy and siblings, Ruth (Charles) Taylor, Earl (Patricia) Armstrong, Edward Armstrong, Robert Armstrong, Janice Borders and Raymond (Ingrid) Hardy and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2013 11:00-5:00 at A.O. Smith Funeral Home, 805 Thomas St. Stamps, Arkansas 71860. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 11:00 am at Spirit Led Fellowship Church 1355 E. North St. Magnolia, Arkansas 71753. Interment will be at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to one of the following: The American Cancer Society, cancer.org; The Prostate Cancer Foundation, pfc.org; or The Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital in Little Rock Arkansas, littlrockva.gov.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 30, 2013.
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As a artist/ author lucius had a powerful impact on how I veiw art.He was a leader at SAIC . A real mover and shaker. He was a brilliant artist that strived for a 'new' way of looking at the world.
On page 47 of my non- fiction book: Being and Homelessness: Notes from an Underground Artist I mention Lucius: " A friend and fellow student at the school, Lucius Armstrong, would say, " John, see that piece of paper on the floor? That's art!"
I will always cherish the friendship I had with Lucius.

John Sibley

October 30, 2013

My mother (Patricia Kelley), I (Shaneka Sears), and family want to offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to Mary and
the Armstrong family. We regret of being informed of Mr. Armstrong's passing and we ask God to lift the family up in prayer during this time.

Patricia Kelley

September 6, 2013

Your life MEANT something. Thank you for teaching young men to play chess, for propagating art and literature and for being a true blue friend. HERE WAS A MAN. A MAN OF GOD, HUMILITY and HUMANITY. Bless the Family.

Laura Cleveland

September 5, 2013

You have always been an inspiration even when I accidentally put that hole in your painting. Thank You, for all the love !

Lisa Johnson

September 2, 2013

Mary and the Armstrong family,
I am shocked and so deeply saddened by this news. My prayers are with you in this difficult time. Lou was such an important influence in my life and he will be so dearly missed.

John Yancey

August 31, 2013

To the Armstrong family my prayers are with u all.
Theresa Greer Edwards

Theresa Greer Edwards

August 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maurice Jones

August 30, 2013

To The Armstrong Family, what we have once enjoyed we can never lose. My you find comfort in loving memories.

Billy Adams & Family

August 30, 2013

May God comfort the family in their time of sorrow.

Ollie & Angela Smith

August 30, 2013

Heartfelt condolences

Jerry Wash

August 30, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Lucius will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 08 SEP, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

August 30, 2013

My heart and prayers are with the family,may the God of all comfort be with you.

Petrina Bell

August 30, 2013

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