Donald Wayne Armstrong

Donald Wayne Armstrong, 84, of Wilsonville, entered into his heavenly home on March 6, 2025. Don was born to J.C. and Amy Armstrong on August 15, 1940. He attended Shelby County High School where he graduated in 1958. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Alabama College, now the University of Montevallo. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1963, where he served for six years. His career spans from work with US Steel, as well as nine years with USS Agri Chemical in Albany, Georgia. While his service in Shelby County started in the 80s, a significant time of service began as a Shelby County Commissioner from 1991 - 2005. For the last 20 years, Don has served as tax commissioner for Shelby County, where his service to others has had a tremendous impact, both professionally and personally. His numerous professional awards indicate his commitment to serving others; a commitment directly linked to his strong faith. Don was ordained as a deacon in both Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, and has actively served his current church family at First Baptist Church of Columbiana for the past 43 years. He experienced profound loss as his wife of 49 years, Virginia, passed in 2011. Their only two sons, Scott (2011) and Shane (2019), also passed. He always credited his strong faith as his source of strength through such difficult times. Once quoted, "If I didn't have strong faith, I don't know how I would have survived. God has a perfect plan for all of us. I didn't understand it, but I know I trust Him in order to make it." He thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and always maintained an extremely strong golf game. He also loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents JC and Amy Armstrong, as well as his wife, Virginia, and two sons, Scott and Shane. He is survived by those who lovingly call him, Uncle Donald: Ann Armstrong (sister-in-law); nephew Mark Armstrong (Kelly); nieces Carol Harrison (Ken) and Allison Campbell (Luke); Great-nephews Jon Harrison and Matthew Campbell; Great-nieces Jaselyn Tidmore (Jacob); Jana Baker (Chase); Jennifer Matzke (Austin); Jill Harrison; and Great-great nephews Jackson Tidmore and Jon Calvin Baker In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Missions Ministry at First Baptist Church in Columbiana. A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in Columbiana on Monday, March 10, with Dr. Mike Miller officiating. Times are as follows: Visitation for Friends: 1:00 PM Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Graveside to follow at Pinelawn Gardens.

Donald Wayne Armstrong

August 15, 1940 - March 6, 2025