Howard R. Armentrout, 79


Howard Rudolph "Bud" Armentrout, 79, of Keezletown, passed away March 7, 2010, at UVA Medical Center.

Mr. Armentrout was born Sept. 23, 1930, in Keezletown, and was the son of the late Clyde and Pauline Wise Armentrout.

He was a member of the Keezletown United Methodist Church and enjoyed NASCAR Racing. He worked for Dale Wagner Chevrolet for 25 years, and then owned and operated Armentrout's Garage until his retirement.

On July 24, 1948, he married Irene (Harwley) Armentrout, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Barbara Ann Heatwole and husband, Gary, of Keezletown, Tammy Gail Layman and husband, Rick, of Broadway; brothers, Samuel Armentrout, of New Market, Paul Armentrout, of Punta Gorda, Fla.; sisters, Faye Boyer, of Keezletown, Ruth Fowler, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; grandchildren, Melissa Johnson, Tara Heatwole and Amanda Viands; great-grandchildren, Whitney Johnson, Hayley Johnson, Joseph Johnson Jr., Jordan Viands; and his dog, "Smokey."

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Keezletown Cemetery with the Rev. Dawn Marie Singleton and the Rev. David Nankivell officiating.

Mr. Armentrout is at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, where friends may call. Friends may also call the Armentrout home at any time.

Online condolences may be sent to the Armentrout family by visiting www.kygers.com.