Sherrill James Armstrong

November 14, 1944 - August 6, 2020

Sherrill James Armstrong, age 75, passed away August 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Armstrong and Evelyn Sewell Armstrong. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice Daniel Armstrong; son, Darryl Armstrong (Terri); daughter, Shannon Armstrong McGarry; granddaughter, Alycia Jennings (Jason); grandson, Trent Armstrong (Stephanie); great-granddaughters, Kyleigh Blackerby and Elena Armstrong; nephew, Michael Hicks (Joy); sisters-in-law; Jean Daniel Hicks (Dennis) and Jo Daniel (Scott) as well as a host of friends and relatives. Sherrill was an alumnus of Warrior High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged after serving for 5 years. Sherrill was a member of Skyline Drive Church of Christ. He was a railroad engineer and retired from CSX/L&N Railroad after working for 20 years. He enjoyed driving his tractor, gardening with his wife, traveling, spending time with friends at Jack’s and Kimberly Senior Center and playing with his dog, Red-bone. Special thanks to Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice for their care and concern during Sherrill’s illness. A Graveside service will be held at Cane Creek Cemetery, Warrior on Monday, August 10, 2020 beginning at 10am. Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home directing.