Robert A. Armstrong

Robert A. Armstrong, age 51, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Robert was born Saturday, June 30, 1973 in Calhoun, Georgia to Audrey Katherine Edwards and to the late Paul Edward Armstrong. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1992. Robert worked many years as a prototype welder for Farris Fab and Machine Inc. He enjoyed working outdoors, fixing things and making decorative welding projects. Robert’s greatest love was spending time with his family.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Greg Frix.

Besides his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Brooklyn Armstrong of Forest City, Audrey Armstrong and Jordan Armstrong both of Richmond, Virginia; sister, Kelly Johnson (Steve) of Chatsworth, Georgia; brother, John Armstrong (Jennifer) of Cliffside and a granddaughter, Brooklyn Ray.

A graveside service will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 7th at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:30 am at the funeral home prior to the graveside service.