Donald "Don" Lee Armstrong

Donald Lee Armstrong of Orlando, a hardworking, thoughtful man of his word, passed away Jan. 4, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. He was 66. Don was born on April 10, 1951, in Newton Falls, Ohio, to Richard Neil Armstrong And Shirley Louise Armstrong. He grew up in Newton Falls and lived there as he worked for Republic Steel for 10 years. On June 26, 1971, he married the love of his life, Cathy Gealy, in a little white church in the middle of a corn field in Burghill, Ohio. In 1979, he moved his family to Orlando, where he earned a reputation as the best A/C tech in Orlando. He and Cathy raised two sons, Richard and Patrick, who are now grown with families of their own. Riding motorcycles with his sons was among the things Don loved to do most. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Shirley Armstrong. He is survived by his wife Cathy Armstrong; his sons, Richard (Lorraine) of Orlando and Patrick (Courtney) of Winter Garden; his grandsons Shawn, Andrew and Jackson; his brothers Larry, Terry and Neal; and his sister Sharon. He is remembered fondly by them and his many nieces, nephews and other friends and family members. They knew him as a man of few words who lived by his actions. They all agree that if anyone didn't like Don, it was cerainly their fault, not his. Don was not a famous man, but his family will proudly inform you that he met more movie stars than Matt Lauer and kept his job. Don was also a legend for the famous “Armstrong toe hold,” in which he would clamp a big toe between his knuckles in an inescapable grasp. Hot peppers were good friends to Don, and he liked to share them with his friends at the Moose Lodge. Don was an active member at Moose Lodge 2345, where he earned the position of lieutenant governor and past governor. He was also a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed going to the NHRA races in Gainesville every March and going to the Turkey Run Swap Meet in Daytona Beach every Thanksgiving. He loved black-and-white Westerns and '60s classic rock. And he is well known among his friends as a lifelong, diehard fan of the Cleveland Browns. He will be missed by many, and anyone who was lucky enough to meet him was better off for it. Don Armstrong's life will be celebrated on Sunday January 14, 2018 at 2pm at The American Legion located at 529 Fairlane Ave Orlando, Florida 32809. Family Request In Lieu of Flowers Donations be made to Cornerstone Hospice Fondation in Donald Armstrong's Name.

Donald "Don" Lee Armstrong

April 10, 1951 - January 4, 2018