Bobby Dean “Joe” Armes, age 82, of Virginia Beach, VA, entered eternal rest at his home on July 13, 2024 after a lengthy illness. A beloved father and grandfather, Joe was born and raised in Wilkes County, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a veteran of the US Navy where he proudly served his country for 20 years. Joe loved to play the piano and to paint.
Joe was preceded in death by his infant son Paul David Armes; mother Minnie Jane “Janie” Holloway Armes; father John Henry Armes; brothers John Calvin “Pete” Armes and James Howard “Jim” Holloway; and former spouse Felicia R. Armes. He is survived by four children: daughter Sherly Armes-Harding (Robert) of Clayton, NC; son Commander (USN-RET) Bobby Armes, Jr. (Indira) of Buford, GA; son John Armes of Raleigh, NC; daughter Marie Armes Trimmer (David) of Pilot, VA; and eight grandchildren: Timothy Armes, Gabriela Armes, Roberto Armes, Juan Pablo Armes, Holden Trimmer, Jessica Trimmer, Branden Harding (Dani), and Joseph Harding (Trish); his sister Sylvia Armes Boles (Mike); and beloved dog, Ozzie.
A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 7 in Traphill, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.