Norwood Clinton Armstrong Jr., also known as Dickie, was a 68-year-old white male who tragically passed away on December 27, 2021, in Manteo, North Carolina. Born on August 30, 1953, in Tarboro, NC, Dickie had a rich and fulfilling life. He moved to Manns Harbor, NC, in 1970 and graduated from Manteo High School in 1971. He was a first-class machinist at the NC DOT Manns Harbor Shipyard and later worked at Century-Link as a cable locator, installer, splicer, and fiber optic technician until his
retirement. After retiring, he continued working as a fuel jockey and night watchman at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center from 2013 to 2017.
Dickie was passionate about history and was an active Civil War reenactor, portraying both Union and Confederate troops. He was also an amateur historian who loved to read and honor those who served the country. He competed in Cowboy Action Shooting at the Outer Banks Gun Club and made many lifelong friends through his hobbies and interests.
Unfortunately, Dickie's life was cut short on December 27, 2021. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been explicitly detailed in the available sources. There is no information on any arrests, suspects, litigations, murder cases, or investigations related to his death. The obituaries and memorials focus on celebrating his life and the impact he had on his family and friends.
Dickie is survived by his sister, Tina O'Neal, his three children, Jeremiah C. Armstrong, M. Amanda Armstrong, and Eliza Jo Kitchens, and his grandchildren. A memorial gathering was planned for the spring of 2022 to honor his memory and the legacy he left behind.
