David Lee Armitage Sr.

David L. “Dave” Armitage, Sr. passed away at his home at 1:15 AM on Saturday with his wife and son, David, Jr. holding his hands. David was born in Taylorville, IL on December 2, 1939 to the late Olin and Elina (Higginbotham) Armitage. David’s family moved to Evansville around 1949. David attended White Grade School and graduated from FJ Reitz High School. He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for 25 years. He also worked for U-Haul and TJ Maxx for ten years. David loved motorcycles and camping. He raced his motorcycles in Kentucky and Indiana in his younger days, twice becoming state champion in Kentucky. David leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Pamela (Sherrill) Armitage; daughters, Bambi Deig of Evansville and Dava (Robert) Grzybowski of Lima, OH; sons, Daniel Schemel and David Armitage, Jr., both of Evansville; brothers, Rick and Kenny Armitage and their families and sister, Carol (Armitage) Wilmes and family. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Brittney Deig (Logan) Butler, Brandon (Amber) Deig and Nolan (Beth) Schemel, all of Mt. Vernon, IN, Danielle Schemel and family of Evansville, Adam (Samantha) Grzybowski and Cassie (Drew) Biss of Lima, OH and thirteen great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by a sister, Vonna of California and a granddaughter, Dr. Becky Deig Evans. The family would like to thank Dave’s doctors; Dr. C. Hazlett, Dr. Remawi, the Coumadin Clinic, Dr. Vivian Cook, Dr. Nelson and Dr. GuJohnssen of St. Vincent Medical Center and all of the nurses that cared for him for the last seventeen years. They would also like to thank St. Vincent in Home Care, Jarrett, Jonell and Kelsey; Kindred Hospice, Deanna Johnson and Darcy who came to their home when David passed. You were all greatly appreciated and loved for your care and laughing at Dave’s jokes. A Memorial Service will be held July 11th at Burdette Park Shelter House #19 at 1:00 P.M. Friends may then visit with the family until 4:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Becky Deig Evans Scholarship Fund; care of Posey County Community Foundation, 402 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

David Lee Armitage Sr.

December 2, 1939 - June 20, 2020