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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Apr 18, 2025

Attorney and Dr. Robert Thomas Armour died April 14 at age 70 in Barbourville, Kentucky. Armour earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University and practiced law for several years before transitioning to a career in education. He began his teaching career in Memphis and later joined the faculty at Union College, where he taught until his retirement in 2020. During his there, he chaired the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences for over a decade, "guiding both students and faculty with wisdom and compassion," according to his obituary. Armour relocated to Kentucky after retirement but remained a member of the Tennessee Bar Association. A private gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Knox Funeral Home.