Command Sergeant Major Henry Clinton Armstrong

 Beloved husband of the late Patricia Armstrong, loving father of Wayne Armstrong, Douglas (Judi) Armstrong, the late Luther (Marty) Armstrong, the late Greg Armstrong and the late Guy (Cecelia) Armstrong, grandfather to numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, and uncle to beloved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Waller, and brother Jack Armstrong and sister Eva Mae Covey. 

 Henry Clinton Armstrong was born November 5, 1924, in Ludlow, Kentucky. 

Six months before his high school graduation, World War II erupted, prompting Henry to enlist in the military at the age of 18. During WW2, he served in B Battery, 607th Field Artillery of the 71st Infantry Division as an ammunition handler, a pack artilleryman and later an artillery spotter across France, Germany and Austria. He also served in a L3 light reconnaissance aircraft known affectionately by the men who flew them as the "Grasshopper". He directly participated in the liberation the Gunskirchen Lager concentration camp in Austria. Henry continued his military journey when the war ended and completed his service in 1984 retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. Following the war, Henry was head meat cutter at Kroger supermarket, where he worked with his wife, Pat. They celebrated 65 years of marriage, a testament to their enduring love and partnership. 

  Henry loved his God and savior Jesus Christ and was an active member of his church (Grace Covenant). He never met a baby he didn’t love or want to hold. Music breathed life into him and he loved to dance. He was a community man (West Cincinnati that is) and served in many capacities. He loved his family and friends. He had a great passion for veterans. As a founding member of the Delhi Veterans Association, his goal was to recognize all veterans for their service and sacrifice to our great nation. 

 Henry passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the age of 100. 

  Visitation will be Friday, October 3rd at Grace Covenant Church, 6420 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, 45248 from 10:30 AM until time of service at 12 Noon. Burial with Full Honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, KY at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delhi Township Veterans Association.