Dr. George Wells “Fella” Armstrong III, 79, of Coffeeville, passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 at his residence. He 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 for over 25 years before moving back to Coffeeville in 1993 to open Dr. Fella’s Medical Clinic. He was a member of the Coffeeville United Methodist Church, a Mason and US Air Force Reserves Veteran.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct.25, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Coffeeville United Methodist Church with Rev. Stacy Douglas officiating.
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, La Mesa, NM and Ralph Armstrong, 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