Alvis Louie Armstrong

Alvis Louie Armstrong, Sr. On the morning of January 5th 2011 Alvis Armstrong, or as he was more affectionately known as “Daddy Bo,” left his earthly life and went home to Heaven. When he got to the Pearly Gates (about sunrise our time) he was met by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Also there to welcome him to his new celestial home was his wife, Olene Armstrong, and sister, Onzel Thornburg. While many are left here on earth shedding tears that he’s gone from us mortals, we can all take comfort in knowing that there is a tremendously, joyous, ongoing reunion taking place on the other side of the river. “Daddy Bo” retired in 1993 as an insurance agent and finally as a claim’s adjuster for American General Life Insurance Company. After retirement he worked tirelessly as a Deacon at South Shelby Baptist Church and many people also will remember seeing him walking the roads in Shelby accompanied by a big red Doberman named Bama. By the way…Bama was there to greet “Daddy Bo” on his arrival too (because “if there ain’t no dogs in Heaven then it’s really not Heaven is it?”). “Daddy Bo” is now survived by Dixie, another very special, and faithful four legged companion, son--Louie Armstrong (Faye), daughter--Joyce Porter (Glen), son--Jeff Armstrong, grand daughter—Shannon Ashton, grandson—Ricky Porter (Angel), great grand son—Brody Porter, numerous other step grandchildren, step great grand children, step great, great grand children, and nieces and nephews. “Daddy Bo” Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Tom Minor and Pastor Howard Brasher with Bolton Funeral Home officiating. Pall bearers will be the deacons of South Shelby Baptist Church, Cory House, Chris House and Mark Seale. Visitation is from 5 to 7 PM on January 6 at Bolton Funeral Home, Columbiana, Alabama. Funeral Services will at 11 AM on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the funeral home chapel with burial taking place immediately afterwards in Pinelawn Gardens adjacent to the funeral home. “Daddy Bo’s” family would like to thank the entire community of Shelby, Alabama, and the staff & management of Columbiana Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center for their help and support throughout this difficult period of our lives. PDF Printable Version

Alvis Louie Armstrong

May 10, 1927 - January 5, 2011