Charles "Charlie" Herbert Armstrong

A visitation, celebrating the life of Charles Herbert “Charlie” Armstrong, 72, of Newark, will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, masks must be worn inside the funeral home and for your protection, a maximum of 35 guests will be allowed inside at one time. Please practice social distancing. A private memorial service will be held for family. Charlie passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on February 5, 2021. He was born in Orlando, Florida on June 24, 1948 to the late Clyde F. Armstrong and Ruth E. (Miner) Boyer. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was an Aerospace Technician with Boeing and Newark Air Force Base for over 25 years. He was a life member of American Legion Post 85, where he was serving as post commander; Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 55; VFW Post 9473 in Reynoldsburg; Licking County Veterans Alliance, where he served as secretary; and the Licking County Genealogical Society. Charlie enjoyed reading, watching movies and playing computer games, but most important was the time he spent with his loving family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Dora Armstrong, whom he married July 25, 1969; daughters, Stacy (Mariah) Johnson, Carla (John) Loudermilk and Angela (Scott) Parker; brother, Rick (Karen) Armstrong; grandchildren, Stephanie Loudermilk, Terisa (Alex) Brewer, Sabrina Loudermilk, Phoebe Loudermilk, Tiffany Kimball, Victoria Kimball and Caitlyn Parker; great grandsons, James and Kenneth Loudermilk; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde “Butch” Armstrong; step-father, Woodrow “Bill” Boyer; grandmother, Bessie Coventry; and numerous aunts and uncles. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Charlie to the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Charlie and his family.