HOWARD ARMSTRONG PALM BAY Howard Hart man Armstrong, 78, a beloved husband and father passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007. Born Decem ber 23, 1928 in Warren, Ohio to the late Arthur and Ella Mae. Three brothers, David of KY, Ray of FL and Kenneth of OH survive him. His loving wife of 58 years, Norma Jean and chil dren, Howard R. Armstrong, Linda DAmico (Michael) of FL, Sharon LaCourt and Christine Higgins (John) of TN; nine grandchildren and five great- grandchildren also survive him. Howard was a master crafts man who had a special gift in providing a personal touch while constructing homes and com mercial buildings. He was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and active in Habitat for Humanity, St. Vincent DePaul and Daily Bread. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 24th at Fountain head Memorial Gardens in Palm Bay. A Memorial Mass will be cele brated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 25th at St. Josephs, 5310 Babcock Street, Palm Bay. Reception honoring Howards life will be held following the memorial. In lieu of flowers family re quests memorial gifts be made to Habitat for Humanity of Brevard.