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Elton Lee Armstead

Elton Lee Armstead

Telecommunications Specialist

August 11, 1957 - March 18, 2003

Telecommunications Specialist Elton Lee Armstead died on March 18, 2003. His death was a result of injuries suffered from a fall while installing surveillance equipment on a grain silo in support of an ongoing narcotics investigation in Morris, Illinois.

Elton was assigned to the Chicago, Illinois Field Division and, during his 20 years with DEA, excelled in all the positions he held. In January 2003, he attained the highest journeyman level in his profession as a telecommunications specialist. Elton attended Loop College and Prairie State College in Illinois. Elton served as a U.S. Marine from November 1975 until November 1979. During his military service, he was awarded a Rifle Marksmanship Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Elton was a hard-working, dedicated employee, a good friend, and a loving husband and father. He was survived by his wife, Marnita; children, Kevin, Corey, and Kellye; his parents, Ed and Doris; and six brothers and sisters.

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