In Memory

ARMSTRONG, LEEDY MARK - age 53 of South Knoxville died March 4, 2009. Leedy was a graduate of Young High School, an Eagle Scout and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by father, Bobby Welch Armstrong. Survived by his mother, Dorothy G. Bell; children, Ruth Armstrong Durant and Jonathan Armstrong; grandchildren, Meren Durant and Lucas Armstrong; sisters, Terry Armstrong, Amy Kirkpatrick, Shannon Armstrong and her husband Steven Lundberg; brother, Sidney Armstrong; niece, Alicia Armstrong; nephew, Tristan Armstrong and grandmother, Ethel Curtis Gabbard. A memorial celebration will be held Monday, March 9 at the South Knoxville Optimist Club, 6101 Moore Road from 6 - 8 pm.

My father's face is brown with sun
His body is tall and limber
His hands are gentle with beast or child
And strong as hardwood timber

My father's eyes are the colors of sky
Clear blue or gray as rain
They change with the swinging change of days
While he watches the weather vane

That galleon, golden upon our barn
Veers with the world's four winds
My father, his eyes on the vane
Knows when to fill our barley bins

To stock our wood and pile our mows
With red top and sweet clover
He captains our farm that rides the winds
A keen-eyed brown earth-lover

"Father" By Frances Frost

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I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Leedy had a positive impact on my life and have always held a special place in my memories for the entire family.
Terry, please be sure and let Dorothy know I sent this.

Richard Potts,
Savannah, Georgia

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Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Chris Darnell,
Knoxville, Tennessee

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I went to school with Leedy back in the day. He and I had a conversation once about the difficultues of love and relationships. I remember it to this day. I also remember going to a party at his house on the eve of our ACT exams. Those were good times. We will all miss him...

Jean,

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I wonder about you from time to time, and can recall some great times we had growing up.
Family, please let me know of anything I can do to help you in this time of need.

Rhea (Eddie) Burns,
Knoxville, Tennessee

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My thoughts and prayers and with Armstrong family. I am sure you will miss him dearly. I was just another one of Leedy's buddies from Young High. There are not right words to say during this time except to say I pray you draw upon the Lord for comfort.

Joe McPherson

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Armstrong family; please know that you
are in my thoughts and prayers at this
oh so sad time. I knew Leedy all through
high school and for a couple years after
graduation. Then as so often happens we
just lost touch. I always considered him
a friend. God bless you all, and I hope
you find peace and comfort in the Lord's
grace.

Roy Dean Glover.

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A part of me goes with you. Rusty

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I am so sorry to hear about Leedy. He was a great guy.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Susan Lobertini,
Knoxville, Tennessee

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I spent several years with Leedy as he and I tagged along and made trouble for my mom Harriet and Leedy's mom Dorothy on their Girl Scout troup outings. What better way to spend the summer than to hord in with a bunch of girls when we didn't know any better. I'll never forget those times with a great friend. Certainly we lost touch over the remainder of our years but the fond memories remain. My thoughts are with the family as they have always played an important role in my youth growing up.

Danny Robbins,
Seneca, South Carolina

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I went to Young High School with Leedy, and he was always the live wire in our classes. He was a great guy. My prayers are with your family during this time. YHS Class of 1973

Bridget Cutshaw Weir,
The Woodlands, Texas

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My prayers are with you Jon and your family.

Christopher Lynch,
Knoxville, Tennessee

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I can still remember Leedy strolling through the halls of dear old Young High School and his grinning face. Rest in peace, Leedy.

Carol Moore,
Knoxville, Tennessee

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My regards to the Armstrong family-
You all hold a special place in my memories growing up in the community.

Tom Allen,
Knoxville, Tennessee

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Shannon, I graduated with you and was so sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

Robin Wayman Norris
Seymour, Tennessee

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Ruth,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love ya,
Terry Ford,
Knoxville, Tennessee

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Ruth, I wish we could be there for you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care. Love Jody

Jody Durant,
Kansas City, Missouri

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I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers go out to each and everyone of the family and friends.

Jeanni (Holt) Hillin,
Nashville, Tennessee

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I was saddened with I read of Leedy's passing today. No matter how much time passes, it's always hard to lose an old friend, someone you rubbed shoulders with all through high school, spoke with, hang out with on occasion. I am so sorry for this loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Carol Long Morrissey,
Knoxville, Tennessee