Michael Dewayne Armstrong

Michael Dewayne Armstrong was born on May 27, 1973, in Atlanta, GA at the former Georgia Baptist Hospital to the late Annie Sanders Armstrong. Michael was blessed to have had two earthly fathers, the late William Armstrong and biological father, Wardell Broughton. Michael felt immense fortune to have had them both shape him into the man he was. Michael was raised in the Center Hill community of Atlanta with his parents and brother Kenneth. He spent just as many years growing up in the West End community under the watchful and loving hands of his late uncle and aunt John T. & Dorothy Lindsey. Michael attended Berean Christian Academy for his primary schooling and upon finishing 8th grade, successfully persuaded his mother to allow him to attend public high school. Michael was a proud graduate of C.L Harper High School, Class of 1991. His interest in public policy and government began to grow and he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Georgia State Univ. in 1997. He further pursued and attained a Master’s degree in Public Administration in June 2001 from Troy State Univ. Michael believed in education, preparation and opportunity working in sync with success. Acquiring a vendor’s license for those legally blind from the GA Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in March of 2015 allowing him to own and operate vending businesses in federal and government buildings, was a major accomplishment for Michael. Michael confessed Christ at an early age at Salem Bible Church under Pastor Jasper Williams, Jr. He attended regularly and participated in the choir. Many years later, he moved his membership to Bethel Family Christian Church in Decatur, GA. Michael's life was full of public service. It was a great honor and life evolving experience to serve as a Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. His passion for community and politics led him to serve in several roles such as HOA President of his Harbor Hills subdivision, Chairman of the GA Committee of Blind Vendors, and the Stone Crest Zoning Board of Appeals. He also worked for Fulton County Superior Courthouse and Dekalb County School District over the years. Mike had a big heart and a passion for community, but nothing compared to the love he had for his family. Mike absolutely loved being a dad. His biggest blessing was the birth of his son, Tyler Justus Armstrong, on June 19, 2007. It was the honor and privilege of his life to have the opportunity to share all his life lessons, guidance, and fatherly love with Tyler for almost 18 years. He was a dad beaming with pride, posting, and telling the stories of Tyler’s accomplishments to all who would listen. Mike felt great joy also in helping to raise stepsons Michael and Josh during pivotal years of their young lives. On November 7, 2020, Michael married his loving soulmate, Leslie Evans in a beautiful backyard wedding. From their union, he gained a bonus son, Mathieu Javon Watkins. Mike adored Mathieu and they bonded instantly. Although the time together on earth as a family was short, the impact of Mike’s unwavering love and commitment will live far beyond in their hearts and memories. On Monday, January 6, 2025, Michael slipped away from us and answered our Heavenly Father’s call. Going ahead of him to enter the gates of heaven have been his parents William & Annie Armstrong, brother John Broughton, Sr., and brother-in-law Edwin Evans, Left to cherish his memories are devoted wife Leslie Evans Armstrong, sons Tyler Armstrong and Mathieu Watkins, father Wardell (Sundra) Broughton, mother-in-law Jewell Madison, brothers Kenneth Armstrong, Keith (Farisai) Broughton, Aaron (Mechan) Broughton, sisters Babette Stephens and Ladondra (Forrest) Gates, brother-in-law Treggie Wright, sisters-in-law Priscilla Dickerson and Teresa Broughton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends

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Michael Dewayne Armstrong

May 27, 1973 - January 6, 2025