Thomas E. Armstrong

Mr. Thomas E. Armstrong was born September 28, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio; he transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, June 26, 2023, after a lengthy illness with his wife Susan at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie C. Armstrong and Rosie Mae Armstrong; his son, Jason Armstrong; his brothers, Willie D. Armstrong, James E. Armstrong, Donald Armstrong, and Jackie Marshall.

As affectionally called by his family and friends, Tom attended Jesup W. Scott High School. When he was not working, Tom would attend Cornerstone Church for worship. He was an avid tennis player and enjoyed playing at various courts, but you could often catch him at Ottawa Park tennis courts. Tom enjoyed sports and often outcoached the NBA or NFL coaches from his living room. In addition to sports, he was a car lover who enjoyed driving his vehicles. Tom had a work ethic like no other. He retired from Chrysler Jeep after almost 30 years in March 2006 and was a proud member of the UAW. While retired, he kept himself busy working for Safeguard at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Toledo Art Museum, Toledo Hospital, and Hollywood Casino Toledo. His most recent fulfilling employment was with Midwest Recovery Center. Tom was always cool, calm, and collected. He would greet you with his winning smile and contagious laugh. Tom will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him.

Tom leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife and partner of more than 30 years, Susan Armstrong. Children; his daughter, Shawna Armstrong of Tucker, GA; his son, Austin (Chudney) Armstrong of Toledo, OH; bonus daughter, Shasta Hill of Toledo, OH. Siblings: Esther (Homer) Willis of Toledo, OH; Mekelle (Jaimey) Bly of Phoenix, AZ; Rocky Armstrong of Toledo, OH; sister-in-law Vera Armstrong of Toledo, OH; and three brothers-in-law.

Grandchildren; Demerest (Esiri) Armstrong of Dallas, Texas; James and Cameron, Devynn Blackman, Eugene "Baby G" Blackman, and Bella Rose of Toledo, OH.

Nieces and nephews: Alisa Turner, Zanders Hych, Tonia Greenlee, Teresa Willis-Brown, Rosemary Willis, Mikéa Armstrong, Rockelle Gillespie, Elijah Horton; Milana and David Armstrong of Toledo, OH. James Armstrong of Atlanta, GA; Jason Armstrong of Orlando, FL; Ronnell Armstrong of Columbus, OH; Raven Sherman Armstrong of California; and a host of additional family and friends.

The family will receive guests Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Newcomer SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900). A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Please consider donating to the Memorial to Midwest Center in our beloved Thomas Armstrong's honor. https://www.midwestrecoverycenter.com/

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