ARMSTRONG, Carl Spencer

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 11/11/2014 Carl Spencer Armstrong, 25, of Hon Dah died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in Whiteriver. He was born July 20, 1989, to Patrick Armstrong and Larnita Perry in Phoenix. Carl attended school in Oklahoma and California and was very proud of the many experiences he had while in school. A very family oriented man, Carl was protective of his younger brothers and sisters and enjoyed being their “big brother. He was very close to his grandmother and was her caretaker for many years; this was always near and dear to his heart. He spent the last few weeks in making sure his family knew he loved them very much. Carl had a smile that could light up any room. He was always laughing and joking and had such a great sense of humor. Carl was a great listener and always saw the positive in everything he said and did. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and cutting wood. A wonderful son, brother and friend Carl will be missed by all. He is survived by his parents, Patrick Armstrong of Whiteriver and Larnita Perry of Phoenix; brothers Marlin Hooper Jr. of Seven Mile, Cherub Josay of Phoenix and Corwin Bancroft of Whiteriver; sisters Tyler Tortice of Hon Dah and Fayrene Bancroft of Whiteriver. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Spencer and Patricia Armstrong, cousin Aurelio Rhodd and uncles Leon Bead Sr. and Randy Bead. A one-night wake was held Nov. 10 at his residence, 410 S. Indian Pine Dr., house No. 4 at Hon Dah. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Whiteriver Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Red Hill Cemetery in Cedar Creek. Owens Livingston Mortuary White Mountain Chapel of Show Low handled arrangements. Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.