Norwood Clinton Armstrong Jr., known as Dickie, was 68 when he died on December 27, 2021, in Manteo, North Carolina. Born August 30, 1953, in Tarboro, he moved to Manns Harbor in 1970 and graduated Manteo High School in 1971. A first-class machinist at the NC DOT Manns Harbor Shipyard, he later worked for Century-Link as a cable locator, installer, splicer, and fiber optic technician before retiring; he then worked as a fuel jockey and night watchman at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center from 2013 to 2017.

An active Civil War reenactor and amateur historian, Dickie portrayed both Union and Confederate troops, competed in Cowboy Action Shooting at the Outer Banks Gun Club, and was known for his friendships made through these hobbies. Obituaries and memorials emphasize his family and the planned spring 2022 gathering to honor him.

If anyone knew Norwood Dickie Armstrong or has information about his final days, please share what you know.