William Jerome "Jerry" Armstrong

William Jerome “Jerry” Armstrong, age 84, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on October 12, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. He was born on December 1, 1941, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late William Albert Armstrong and Evelyn Virginia Evans.

Jerry lived a life marked by faith, service, dedication, and craftsmanship. He was a member of Southport Baptist Church and retired from Kohler, Butte Knit, and the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s dive team. He also served his country in the United States Navy. He was a pastor for much of his adult life and graduated from the Church of the Nazarene Bible College. Known for his love of the Atlanta Braves, the Falcons and his remarkable woodworking talent, Jerry enriched the lives of those around him through his passions.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Armstrong Painter; sisters Esther, Sheryl, and Sue; and brothers Henry and Marshall.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Martha Rainwater Armstrong; sons: :Scott and his wife Teresa, and Jerome and his wife Tina; a son in-law: Billy Painter; grandchildren: Billy Cole, Michael Armstrong, Todd Armstrong, Kaely Spencer, and Vince Sexton; and twelve beloved great‑grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th, 2026 from 12:00pm until 1:00 PM at Eggers Funeral Home in Boiling Springs, followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00pm in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Good Shepherd Memorial Park.

Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs is serving the Armstrong family.