Jacob Hayes Armstrong, 40, of Big Pine Key, Florida, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born on February 9, 1984 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the son of Gabe and Mary (White) Armstrong.

Jake was a bodybuilder & four-time national qualifier of Indiana Muscle & Midwest Champion. He was a certified trainer and took pride in helping others along their fitness journey. Jake was an avid boater and loved being on or near the water as much as he could during his free time. He was also an animal lover. Jake adopted many cats & dogs through the years, leaving behind his most loyal companion, Joseph. To know Jake, was to love Jake. He had a free spirit & was always up for an adventure. He loved to laugh, crack jokes and never met a stranger.

Jake leaves behind his father, Gabe (Denise) Armstrong of Mt. Carmel; brother, Gerrit (Jamie) Armstrong of Mt. Carmel; his sister and biggest supporter, Marci Armstrong of Evansville, IN; two nieces, Allyson and Maleah Armstrong; grandmother, Juanita White of Florida; aunts, uncles, cousins, and very special friends that became his family in the Keys of Florida.

Jake was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; grandparents, LaMoine and Georgetta Armstrong; grandfather, George White; along with great aunts and uncles.

A Memorial Gathering to Celebrate the Life of Jake Armstrong will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Mount Carmel Boat Ramp.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jake’s memory to Wabash County Animal Shelter. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Jake’s tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Armstrong family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com