James "Jim" D. Armstrong

James D. “Jim” Armstrong, 83 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Fairfax County Hospital in Fairfax, MO.

James Dean Armstrong was born on October 18, 1941 at his home in Watson, Mo. The son of John F. and Vera Mae (Thompson) Armstrong.  He attended school in Watson, MO where he graduated with the Class of 1959.

 Jim was set up on a blind date with Barbara Reed by his friend, the late Joann Workman and three years later they were united in marriage on September 29, 1962 at the First Baptist Church in Hamburg, IA.  Two children were born to this union:  Mindy and Greg.  Jim and Barbara would have celebrated their 63rd Anniversary on September 29 of this year.

Jim worked as a Car Mechanic for 20 plus years at various places in Hamburg,  including Dooley Motors, Livengood Pontiac and Dick Murdock. He was in a partnership with Charlie Fox at C&J Auto before starting his own business, Jim's Auto.  He then worked as a Rural Letter Carrier for 29 years before retiring.  He was a past member of the Kiwanis Club and the volunteer Hamburg Fire Department.

One of his passions was music and playing the guitar (he was self-taught). Jim played with various bands over the years, playing for wedding receptions, private parties and on weekends at many different places all around the area. He also enjoyed golfing and most of all, spending time with his family.  He was very proud of his family and enjoyed all their various activities. 

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Armstrong of Hamburg, IA; children:  Mindy Raymond (Rusty) of Hamburg, IA and Greg Armstrong of Hamburg, IA; four grandchildren:  Derek Mayberry of Lincoln, NE, Jacob Raymond (Jackie) of Council Bluffs, IA, Douglas Raymond (Elizabeth) of Lincoln, NE and Ciara Hunter (Jeff) of Rock Port, MO; five great-grandchildren:  Asher and Auron Raymond, Saige and Scarlett Raymond and Aubrie Hunter; two sisters:  Holly Holmes(Chris) of Watson, MO and Lylith Gardner of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law Patricia Bright of Omaha, NE; many nieces, nephews other family and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by parents, brothers:  Gerald, Kenneth, Johnny Jr., Gary and Leo; sisters-in-law:  Linda Armstrong, Carolyn Armstrong, Charlotte Armstrong and Deann Armstrong and brother-in-law Casey Gardner.

I private family graveside will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to the Hamburg Colonial Theater or the Hamburg Fire Department.

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