James Edward Armstrong Jr., 84, of Baltimore, MD formerly of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 16, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. Born on September 7, 1934 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Helena and James Armstrong, Sr. James is survived by his son James Armstrong, III and daughter Tina Elder (Daniel) both of Palm Coast, FL, 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

James served in the United States Air Force and after his discharge took pride in his work as a firefighter. He enjoyed his many friends and relatives especially his first cousin Jimmy "Porky" Abell and Joe "Red" Purcell who both preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father John Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.