Connor Vance Armstrong
November 19, 2004 ~ April 21, 2015
Connor Vance Armstrong joined his heavenly Father on April 21, 2015. Connor passed at Duke Hospital. He valiantly fought Mitochondrial disease throughout his life.
Connor was born on November 19, 2004 to Warren Vance (Tommy) Armstrong, II and Tammy Patterson Armstrong. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents Carlyle Patterson, Yvonne Patterson Winstead of Rocky Mount and Jesse Calhoun of Clayton; and paternal grandfather, Warren Vance Armstrong of Rocky Mount.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his brother, SPC Zachary Shawn Williams of Ft. Stewart, GA; maternal grandparents Jim and Darlene Patterson of Salem; maternal great-grandmother, Christine Calhoun of Clayton; and paternal grandmother, Geraldine Batts Armstrong of Rocky Mount. Other survivors include his uncle, Jamie Patterson of Roanoke Rapids; aunts, Linda Armstrong Pridgen (William) of Nashville and Donna Armstrong Miramontes (Louis) of Irvine, CA; cousins, Neil Pridgen of Rocky Mount, David Pridgen (Amanda) of Greenville, Lauren Miramontes Prust (John) of San Marcos, CA; and a large extended family.
Throughout Connor's life he brought great joy to his family. His beautiful smile warmed the hearts of all he encountered. He was a resilient child, strong in the face of adversity; a little warrior with a great will to live.
The family wishes to thank many wonderful individuals, caregivers who gave unselfishly to Connor, his doctors and nurses at Duke Hospital and many friends and church family who loved and nurtured Connor during his life. Special gratitude to Dr. Vanzath Baliga and his staff.
Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers donations made be made to Connor's Fund for Special Needs Children throughout Nash and Edgecombe Counties at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and the Mitochondrial Foundation at www.UMDF.org.
Revelations 21:4. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers … we are ALL a better person for have known and loved the sweet and innocent Connor. Rest In Peace sweet boy – you will definitely be missed, but are now in Heaven, healthy, happy and playing on the streets of gold!!! Dee Dee Smith
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Praying for all of you!! Love, John, Tammy and Tyler
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We are so sorry for your loss. Love, Ricky and Gwen Weaver
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May special memories you have of your little son give you some peace and comfort. Margie Parker Brantley
So sorry. You can have no regrets for the love you two showered on him daily. Mary Frances Winstead
Sorry to hear of your loss; our thoughts and prayers are with you! Nikki Rivenbark Bailey
Prayers for entire family! condolencenes, Mike & Gatsy Eason
Tommy, Tammy & Zack I am so sorry about Conner. He was a sweet and special boy that brought joy to all that knew him. I know he will be missed a lot but he will live in our hearts forever. Your family are in our prayers… Love Todd & Lisa
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May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. May the precious wonderful memories you have with him over the years bring you comfort and peace. Praying for you and your family! From the staff of Interim Healthcare
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Connor was such a sweet kid who always enjoyed life with the help of his wonderful family. Peace and love to you all.
Connor was a blessing. I had the privilege of being his teacher for preschool. Not only was I blessed in knowing Connor, but also his entire family. May God’s peace and love bring you and your family comfort as you grieve the loss of such an angel.
His smile brightened my day every day he came into my classroom, he was an amazing little boy and such a fighter! Tommy and Tammy God gave you Connor because he knew what special parents you are!!! He loved you with all his heart! He was my special little man! Loved him and you!
So sorry for you lost will keep praying for the family
Connor was a sweet precious Angel…. down here on earth, only for a short time. But he touched so many lives, and we are all the better for it. He will forever live in all of our hearts. Tommy, Tammy, and Zack – you are in our thoughts and prayers. And you know if there is anything we can do, or anything you need, just let us know! We love you! Robin & Colby (Connor’s other big brother)
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I was one of Connor’s Teacher Assistant at Nashville Elementary. He was a sweet and love able little boy. I called him my marshmallow. God’s Grace is sufficient. May he give you peace during this time. Love, Renee’ Whitaker
My sincere sympathy, in the passing of your loved one. Fond memories help to bring a smile during ones grief, but true comfort comes from Gods word the Bible. (2 Cor. 1 3, 4) The Bible states there will be no more deaths. (Rev. 214) What a wonderful gift we have been given.
My sincerest condolences for Connor’s loss. I am so blessed to have been there for his baptism. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Tommy, Tammy and family. I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you. I’m so sorry. Rest in peace, sweet Connor.
Tammy, Tommy and Zack my words are not adequate to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Connor was an inspiration to everyone around him. I feel as though I am the blessed one to have been graced by Connors big smile and his inviting personality. Every bit of my heart goes out to you during this most difficult time. With Our Deepest Sympathy, Pam and Les Small
Tommy and Tammy, so sorry to hear about the loss of Connor. Lifting each of you up in prayer during this most difficult time! Rusty and Ginger Farmer
Tammy, Jim and Darlene, We were saddened to learn of the passing of your precious Connor. Be assured of our prayers for all the family. Heaven is a richer and brighter place now for all left behind and a place of perfection and wonder for Connor. God bless each of you. Jim and Denise Vickrey
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thank you both so much. words cant express the pain in our hearts as we miss him but yet we rejoice in knowing he is perfect.
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Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
Sending healing thoughts & prayers your way. I will miss my sweet sweet Connor. Love always, Morgan Norris
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To the Conner family, my deepest condolences and continued prayers. My name is Sophia and Conner and my boy Shy were classmates when Conner attended Nashville Elementary. Me and my mom had a few talks with you in the parking lot of the school early mornings after drop off. You gave me so much encouragement and added strength from one mother to another. I appreciated those small moments of conversation. I am saddened to hear about Conner, sweet sweet boy. May God bring you continued peace and love, from my family to yours!