George Wells Armstrong, Iii

Dr. George Wells "Fella" Armstrong, III, 79, of Coffeeville, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at his residence. Dr. Armstrong was born October 10, 1935 to the late George Wells and Georgia Criss Armstrong. He was a graduate of Coffeeville High School and received his undergraduate degree from Millsaps College. He earned a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi then earned the Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee. He practiced medicine in Denver, CO for over 25 years before moving back to Coffeeville in 1993 to open Dr. Fella's Medical Clinic. Dr. Armstrong was a member of the Coffeeville United Methodist Church, a Mason and US Air Force Reserves Veteran.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Coffeeville United Methodist Church with Rev. Stacy Douglas officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Maloney Armstrong; a daughter, Shawn Louise Armstrong; and a son, George Wells Armstrong, IV, all of Coffeeville; and two brothers, Joe Bates Armstrong of La Mesa, NM and Ralph Armstrong of Grenada. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ann Armstrong Sides.

Memorials may be directed to the Coffeeville United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Online condolences to the family may be made to the family at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com.