Tony Armstrong of Marion
William Anthony "Tony" Armstrong, 76, of Marion, passed away at 4:10 p.m. in Munich, Germany (9:10 a.m. Central U.S. time) on Friday, July 13, 2018, where he and his wife, Sharon, were traveling.
Tony was born in Carbondale on Friday, Dec. 5, 1941, the son of William "Bill" Stucker and Elizabeth "Babe" (Feurer) Armstrong.
Tony was a member of the First Christian Church of Marion and graduated from Marion High School in 1959. He continued his education at the University of Illinois in Champaign, where he attained his JD in Law. On completion of his education, he returned to Marion.
Tony and attorney J.C. Mitchell, formed the partnership of Mitchell and Armstrong Attorneys at Law and he was a partner for many years. Later, he established the law office of Armstrong and Green before his retirement in 2002. He was well liked by his many friends and clients for his fairness and ability to solve problems and life situations.
Tony's first marriage was to Mary (Willis) Armstrong, who was the mother of his three daughters, Lisa, Christy and Gay. He was united in marriage to Sharon Ann (Fowler) Boyd on Jan. 5, 1994 in Murphysboro, and together they shared more than 24 years of marriage.
It was well known that Tony was a dedicated lawyer. Additionally, he found time for reading, working crossword puzzles, gardening and his blended family. During retirement, Tony and Sharon traveled for many years throughout the world. Their last tour included the Black Forest area of Germany, home of his maternal grandparents.
Tony will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon F. Armstrong of Carbondale; stepfather Bracy Smith and his wife, of Marion; three daughters, Lisa Armstrong of Spring, Texas, Christine (John) Dice of Atlanta, Texas, and Gay Armstrong of Cedar Park, Texas; five grandchildren, the Rev. Travis (Shelby) Dice, and Cody Dice, Madilyn, Braeden and Audra Jones; three stepdaughters: Beth Boyd of Grand Ledge, Michigan, Bridget Greene of Kernersville, North Carolina, and Abby (Steve) Woodward of Highpoint, North Carolina; seven step-grandchildren, Zac and Kate Boyd, Jen (Troy) Hershberger, Jake Covington, Casey Greene, Josh and Megan Woodward and step-great grandson Nolan Hersberger.
Tony will be missed by many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arrangements for William Anthony "Tony" Armstrong have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion.
The time of visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 27 with the Rev. Travis Dice presiding. Interment will follow in Old Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion.
For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Rotary Club Scholarship Foundation, Inc. and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For additional information, complete family information or to leave an online condolence of memory, visit the funeral home website at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call the funeral home at (618) 993-2131.