Kevin Armstrong

Robert Kevin Armstrong, 68, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at his home in Graham. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery. 

Kevin was born June 13, 1956 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois to the late Robert Charles and Betty Dean (Horall) Armstrong. He married Jennifer Widlake June 21, 2003 in Jean surrounded by family and friends to witness a beautiful marriage. Kevin worked for Schlumberger for over 30 years until he became an independent frac consultant later in his career. He enjoyed woodworking, his family, his dogs, Pax and Ike, and deep sea fishing with Wade in Galveston and Orange Beach, Alabama.  

Kevin had a strong work ethic that gave him opportunities to experience the oilfield from all over the world. He worked on the Big Orange XVIII in England, worked in Russia and even Alaska. His work ethic and determination were unmatched.  

Kevin was a wonderful Father, a wonderful provider and an amazing Husband. He raised 5 kids of his own and welcomed all their friends in for hugs and advice any time they needed him.  

He was a great cook and enjoyed trying new recipes. Family lovingly called his creations "Kevin's Surprise" and often joked he should open his own restaurant with the same name.  

Survivors include: wife, Jennifer Armstong of Graham; daughter, Audrey Tyson of Graham; son, Wade Armstrong of Graham; daughter, Natasha Owens and husband Jake of White Oak; daughter, Mehle Armstrong of Wichita Falls; daughter, Lauren Barrientos of Wichita Falls; sisters, Kim Schalasky (Tom) of Mt. Carmel, Illinois and Kelley Strine (Jim) of West Salem, Illinois; grandchildren, Kalen Barrientos, Evaleigh Barrientos and Karley Owens; father in law, Prentice Widlake of Graham; sister in law, Amber Herring (John) of Graham and sister in law Lisa Maynard (John) of Ponder. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Armstrong, brother, Kerry Armstrong, mother in law, Rhonda Widlake, and son in law, Leevi Barrientos. 

Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Young County Humane Society.