Billy W. Armstrong, age 88 of Quinter, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. He was born June 22, 1927 in Ottawa to Sanford and Nettie (Billings) Armstrong.

Bill became a World War II veteran of the United States Merchant Marines after graduation from Quinter High School in 1945. He continued to serve in the Army until 1952. On August 30, 1959, Billy was united in marriage to Dorothy (Ottken/Licata).

He worked as a Postal Clerk for Quinter until mid 1970 and drove truck for Flex King Industry through the 1980s. In retirement, he helped Shaw Motors in Grainfield as a “gofer”. Bill joined in on many fishing, boating, hunting and dances throughout his life. He enjoyed Big Band music, traveling, his second home in Bullhead, Arizona and a hot deck of cards.

Survivors include a son Michael Armstrong, Tulsa, Oklahoma; three daughters, Elaine Sterrett and husband Dick, Quinter, Eileen Ruder and husband Steve, Oakley, Ellen Albers and husband Don, Grinnell; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy; son Eric Armstrong; granddaughter Ashley Ruder; and sister Norma Lanham.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2016 at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter. Burial will be in Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.

There will be no visitation or viewing as cremation has taken place.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Auxiliary or Quinter Ambulance Service. Donations made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.