Billy Joe Armstrong

Billy Joe Armstrong, age 67 and a resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2015 at Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Rev. Ed George will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Travis O’Dell, Steve Anderson, Larry Bruno, Blaine Armstrong, Bobby Armstrong, Dallas Armstrong, and Doyle Wederski.  Honorary pallbearers are T. A. Larney, Frank Armstrong, Dusty Armstrong, Clint Hanks, and Ronnie O’Dell. Billy was born on January 5, 1948 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Hobart Armstrong and Irene (Coker) Armstrong.  After graduating from Asher High School and attending Lincoln Tech, he worked as an oilfield driller.  Billy enjoyed spending time with family and friends and going fishing. He is survived by one son, Darrell Armstrong and wife, Lisa of Crowley, Texas; one daughter, Angela Armstrong and Clint Hanks of Konawa; one brother, Frank Armstrong also of Konawa; three sisters, Edna Mae O’Dell, Katie Breeden, and Nettie Moreland all of Asher; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobart and Irene Armstrong; one daughter, Julia Armstrong; two brothers, Danny and Robert Armstrong, and one sister, Mary Wiley. Funeral Information: March 6, 2015, 2:00 PM Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa located at 217 N. Broadway, Konawa, OK 74849