James Armstrong

James Armstrong

September 05, 1941 - March 13, 2023

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James Raymond Armstrong

James “Jim” Raymond Armstrong, 81, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN on Monday, March 13, 2023. Jim was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on September 5, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Mary Armstrong. He is survived by his brothers, Daniel (Mary) Armstrong, David (Pat) Armstrong, Robert (Marysia) Armstrong, and sister Nancy Rankin (Ben Miller). Survivors include nephews, Scott Armstrong, Brad Freeman (Tracey), Rick (Chris) Shores: nieces, Julie Mathison (Johnny), Julie Freeman and Angela Armstrong (Tommy): great nieces and nephew, Madeline, Katherine and Lauren Freeman, Alexa (Josh) Polk, Payton, Elly, and Karsyn Shores, and Noah Freeman Burch: great-great niece, Emma Polk. Jim also leaves behind his long-time best friend, Ray Brown. Jim graduated from Bishop Brute Latin School, St Meinrad Seminary, Marion College and Butler University. He was a devout Catholic and lifelong member of St. Michael's parish. Jim thoroughly enjoyed teaching 4 th grade at St. Monica's school for nearly 20 years. He was also a loyal Chicago Cubs, Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts fan. Fluent in French, Jim spent countless hours filling notebooks with French translations to maintain his skills. Our family would like to thank the staff of Northwest Health Care Center who cared for Jim over the past year.


Visitation is Saturday, March 25 from 9:00am-10:00am at Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10 th St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 3354 W. 30 th St., Indianapolis, IN at 10:30am.

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Robert Armstrong
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Jim was always making plays on words influenced heavily by our beloved Uncle Bill Murray. And he sure loved his French too! Best of all my brother Jim was a mighty prayer warrior and intercessor on behalf of hundreds people for whom he often prayed for. You’re HOME at last. I love you! I miss you!
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Joe Brickler
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So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. I always enjoyed his frequent visits to Car-X and the conversations we shared.
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Carmen Hansen
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Nancy, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother Jim. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Linda Ricker
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Jim taught our 5 children as 4th grade teacher at St Monica school in the 1970’s. He also participated in the Spirit of Joy prayer group that met at St Monica’s during the early years of the charismatic renewal under Fr Al Ajamie’s pastorate. We thought very highly of him. Linda Ricker
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John Carter
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My condolences to Jim's family. I taught at St. Monica in the early 70's with him and we often bantered about sports and current events. His sense of humor was a trademark of his personality.
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Ray Brown
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Jim Armstrong was a great friend to me and my family for nearly sixty years. He was also my son Christopher’s godfather. We all treasure many memories of Jim and the many events and celebrations that we shared with him. I always admired his proficiency in French, his knowledge of jazz, his teaching skills, his incomparable sense of humor and his deep commitment to his faith. Jim liked everyone he encountered and prayed for them whether they were among the living or the deceased. He was a creature of habit and stuck to his opinions on all subjects, including religion, food choices , favorite movies , tv shows and sports. As his picture suggests, he loved Marian University where he obtained his teaching credentials and worked on staff for ten years after retirement. Jim was a bit like St. Francis in that he loved nature and lived a spartan existence placing little value on material things but embraced the spiritual instead. Even though I will miss Jim, I know that he will experience the eternal joys for which he longed. Rest in peace, my friend.

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