Deicious D. Armstead, born February 15, 1958, in Bessemer, Alabama, to Gladys Smith.

Deicious was an honorable veteran in the US Army as a Teletype Operator for 6 and a half years. He loved his football (Detroit Lions), his children, and his beloved grandchildren.

Deicious was preceded in death by (mother) Gladys Smith and (sister) Cynthia Armstead.

He resided in Bonneau, SC with his life partner, Diane Stidham.

He is survived by his children, Deondra Armstead (grandchildren, Nehemiah Armstead, Christopher Armstead, Deondre Armstead) Anita Simmons (husband, Raymond Simmons) (grandchildren, Martezz Davis, Carlos Lovelady, Maria Simmons), and Julian Harrison, niece Candice Robinson and Nephew Larry Armstead; step-daughter, Amanda Mnally; also, Madison Miller Weston and Karma; his life friends, Roger Nelson and Lisa Smalls; and other family and Friends.

🕊️💔 Rest peacefully in Heaven, my Daddy. 💔🕊️

My heart is broken, and there are no words that could ever truly express how much I love you or how much I’m going to miss you. Thank you for every memory, every lesson, every laugh, and every moment we shared.

I pray you’re resting peacefully now, free from all pain. Until we meet again, just know that you will forever live in my heart.

I love you forever, Daddy. ❤️
Love always, your Punkin. 🎃❤️🕊️