John Olan Armold

John Olan Armold, 86

John Olan Armold of Frostproof passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 in his residence.

He was born May 17, 1939 in Waldo to the late Herman and Thelma Armold; he moved to Frostproof from Land O’ Lakes in 2003. John was a lineman for Tampa Electric for 35 years before retiring and served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam war. He was a member of the American Legion Post 69 in Avon Park and was of the Baptist faith. John always had a garden and could often times be found working in his yard. He enjoyed inventing things like the mango puller he made. He was devoted to his wife, he cared for her so she did not have to go into a nursing home.

John was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Armold; brothers, Robert Armold, Rex Armold, Pete Armold, Forrest Armold; sister, Candy; and grandchild, Ian. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Mayfield and husband Kurt of Dunedin; son, Charles Armold and significant other Kathy Butler of Plant City; grandchildren, Curt, Shiloh, Matthew, Sunney, Summer; six great-grandchildren including, Alexis, Emily, Keira, Beau, and Finn; and other family members.

A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m., until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof.