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Obituary

Jessie "Pipe" Armstrong, 80, of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 06, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Jessie grew up in Rayville Louisiana, a town he loved and visited often. He worked as a Chicago school bus driver for years and enjoyed grilling, watching the Chicago Bulls, and every western he could catch on TV. Jessie will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Jessie was preceded by his mother Mamie McFee …

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What was Jessie's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Jessie's favorite vacation spots?
He loved going home to Louisiana!
He loved going home to Louisiana!
He loved going home to Louisiana!
What were Jessie's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking he would walk all over his neighborhood.
Walking he would walk all over his neighborhood.
Walking he would walk all over his neighborhood.
What were Jessie's favorite ways to spend free time?
Grilling, Watching westerns, the news , and basketball
Grilling, Watching westerns, the news , and basketball
Grilling, Watching westerns, the news , and basketball

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Born

December 1st, 1942
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Had a child

September 5th, 1969
Seattle, WA
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Had a child, Yolanda Armstrong-Davis

March 22nd, 1980
Chicago, IL

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Cause of death

Colon cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Illinois Cremation Centers
Funeral services provided by

Illinois Cremation Centers

Holy Cross Hospital
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Holy Cross Hospital

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Jessie "Pipe" Armstrong