William Armstrong

William Armstrong, 62, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the home of his mother, Ida Jameson, in Chetopa.

He was born on November 11, 1958, to Ida Armstrong in Oswego, Kansas.  In 1967, he moved with his family to Chetopa, where he grew up and attended school.  After graduating from Chetopa High School, he earned his Associate's degree from Coffeyville Community College and Bachelor's degree from Emporia State University.

Following college, William settled in Wichita.  He worked at different retailers over the years, including, Long John Silvers, Dillard's, JC Penney's, Sears and Lens Crafters.  He had recently moved back to Chetopa to be closer to family.

He was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in Wichita.  Known for his big heart and generosity, William enjoyed socializing with friends and shopping.

Survivors include:

His mother – Ida Jameson of Chetopa, Kansas

Two sisters – Juanita Armstrong-Kepner and her husband, Rick of Chetopa, Kansas

Antoinette Armstrong-Prosper of North Little Rock, Arkansas

He was preceded in death by his step-father, Harry Jameson; and one sister, Anita Jameson.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

The funeral service can be viewed live on the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home Facebook page.  For all events, social distancing guidelines will be followed, including the requirement of face masks.

Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice.  These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS  67336.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.