Glenn "Jake" Armstrong

Memorial services for Glenn “Jake” Armstrong, 84, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. Lester Hutson, Reverend Steve Cowart, and Reverend Robert Jones officiating. Military honors will be presented by the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Armstrong was born March 15, 1932 in Galveston, Texas to the late Viola (Reynolds) and Lloyd Thomas Armstrong, and died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in a Houston hospital.

Glenn “Jake” Armstrong had many unique things happen to him in his life such as serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, and working on a Red Cross truck helping with the Texas City Disaster. Jake Armstrong first came to Lufkin, September 5, 1955 where he went to work for KTRE as their “general flunkie”, cameraman, and program director for 12 1 /2 years. On August 9, 1957 he married the love of his life, Lillian Franklin. On November 5, 1965, they opened HOP&S which is still open today. Through the years with his entrepreneurship attitude he did many things such as selling sound equipment, operating a print shop, and opening the hide-out, which was the first pizza place in Lufkin. He photographed many wrecks for the highway patrol and did weddings as well. He also enjoyed being an auctioneer of his own auction house. Additionally, he sold antiques and gifts. Some may remember his flair for the unique by opening a shop called “The ID”. He also started a trade day which was located on the Neches River past Diboll, heading south. Jake and Lillian were charter members of Trinity Baptist Church. In his later years, constrained by health, he was known to have sent many e-mails that inspired others. He was the mentor of many. He has gone to be with the Lord and will be missed by all.

Survivors include his wife, Lillian Armstrong of Lufkin; son and daughter-in-law, Riley Ray and Joy Armstrong of Lufkin; daughter and fiancé, Lugene Haden and Jeff Keels of Conroe; grandchildren, Savannah Black and husband Rodney, Alec John Paul Haden, Jacob Haden, and Kaitlyn Armstrong; great-grandchildren, Truman Black, Elika Black, and Ainsley Haden; brother and sister-in-law, Arnold Ray and Phyllis Armstrong of Silsbee; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sadie and J.T. Jones and Nila Boddie, all of Burke; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ellen Allen; brother-in-law, John Ernest Franklin; parents-in-law, Benton and Margaret Franklin; and nephew, David Allen Jones.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lon Rhodes, Billy Ray Allen, Richard Warner, Bob Putnam, Dr. Mark Hausknecht, Hollis Mott, Alec John Paul Haden, Jacob Haden, and Rodney Black.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 2909 E. Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Carroway Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.