Obituary of James C. Story JAMES C. STORY Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - March 8, 1999 James C. ``Crack'' Story, 90, a lifelong resident of Newsoms, died March 7, 1999, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late Norman Lee and Lula Bryant Story. Mr. Story, a retired farmer, was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and the Bruner Bible class. He was a former member of the Southampton County Board of Supervisors, a charter member of the Newsoms and Courtland Ruritan clubs and a 30-year member of the Board of Directors of the Community Electric Cooperative. He had served on the Board of Directors of the Virginia-Carolina Peanut Growers Co-op Marketing Association and was a charter member of the Newsoms Hunt Club. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Louise Whitfield Story; two daughters, Virginia Lee Story of Newsoms and Constance Story Roberson and her husband, Fred, of Durham, N.C.; two grandchildren, Ed and Kristen Roberson. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Roy E. DeBrand and the Rev. Dr. Ira D. Hudgins officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence, and suggests that memorials be made to the church of your choice or a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is handling arrangements. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: B7 J.C. STORY'S RITE SLATED FOR TUESDAY (headline) Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - Monday, March 8, 1999 A graveside funeral for James C. Story, a former Southampton County supervisor and area farmer, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin. Mr. Story, a Southampton County native, died Sunday. He was 90 and lived in Newsoms. Known as "Crack," Mr. Story was given his nickname after his knees cracked while he was kneeling down as part of a school play performance in his youth. "That nickname followed him for the rest of his life," said his daughter, Constance. "Everyone in the county knew him as Crack Story." Mr. Story was a member of the board of directors of the Community Electric Cooperative for nearly 30 years. He was also a director of the Virginia-Carolina Peanut Growers Co-op Marketing Association. In the early 1970s, Mr. Story served on the Southampton Board of Supervisors representing the Newsoms District. In addition, he was a charter member of the Newsoms and Courtland Ruritan clubs as well as the Newsoms Hunt Club. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and its Bruner Bible School Class. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Louise Whitfield Story; and two daughters, Virginia Lee Story of Newsoms and Constance Story Roberson of Durham, N.C. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– James C. Story, known as "Crack," passed away on 7 Mar 1999. He was 90 years old and had been a lifelong resident of Newsoms, Virginia. He had an active role in the community, serving in various organizations, including the Southampton County Board of Supervisors. A graveside service was held on 9 Mar 1999 at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin. The service was officiated by Rev. Dr. Roy E. DeBrand and Rev. Dr. Ira D. Hudgins. Memorial contributions could be made to any charity of choice. ––– Transcript ––– James C. STORY Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - 8 Mar 1999 James C. "Crack" Story, 90, a lifelong resident of Newsoms, died 7 Mar 1999, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late Norman Lee and Lula Bryant Story. Mr. Story, a retired farmer, was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and the Bruner Bible class. He was a former member of the Southampton County Board of Supervisors, a charter member of the Newsoms and Courtland Ruritan clubs and a 30-year member of the Board of Directors of the Community Electric Cooperative. He had served on the Board of Directors of the Virginia-Carolina Peanut Growers Co-op Marketing Association and was a charter member of the Newsoms Hunt Club. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Louise Whitfield Story; two daughters, Virginia Lee Story of Newsoms and Constance Story Roberson and her husband, Fred, of Durham, N.C.; two grandchildren, Ed and Kristen Roberson. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Roy E. DeBrand and the Rev. Dr. Ira D. Hudgins officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence, and suggests that memorials be made to the church of your choice or a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is handling arrangements. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: B7 J.C. STORY'S RITE SLATED FOR TUESDAY Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - Monday, 8 Mar 1999 A graveside funeral for James C. Story, a former Southampton County supervisor and area farmer, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin. Mr. Story, a Southampton County native, died Sunday. He was 90 and lived in Newsoms. Known as "Crack," Mr. Story was given his nickname after his knees cracked while he was kneeling down as part of a school play performance in his youth. "That nickname followed him for the rest of his life," said his daughter, Constance. "Everyone in the county knew him as Crack Story." Mr. Story was a member of the board of directors of the Community Electric Cooperative for nearly 30 years. He was also a director of the Virginia-Carolina Peanut Growers Co-op Marketing Association. In the early 1970s, Mr. Story served on the Southampton Board of Supervisors representing the Newsoms District. In addition, he was a charter member of the Newsoms and Courtland Ruritan clubs as well as the Newsoms Hunt Club. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and its Bruner Bible School Class. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Louise Whitfield Story; and two daughters, Virginia Lee Story of Newsoms and Constance Story Roberson of Durham, N.C. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity. ––– Vital Statistics ––– |----------------------------------------------------------------| | Field | Value | |-------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Name | James C. Story | | Age | 90 | | Birth | Unknown (estimated 1909) | | Death | 7 Mar 1999; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Newsoms, VA | |----------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |-------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|--------------|-------------| | James C. Story | Decedent | Newsoms, VA | | Louise Whitfield Story | Spouse | Newsoms, VA | | Virginia Lee Story | Daughter | Newsoms, VA | | Constance Story Roberson | Daughter | Durham, NC | | Fred Roberson | Son-in-law | Durham, NC | | Ed Roberson | Grandchild | Durham, NC | | Kristen Roberson | Grandchild | Durham, NC | |-------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |---------------------------------| | Field | Value | |----------|----------------------| | Location | Norfolk, VA | | Name | Virginian-Pilot, The | | Date | 8 Mar 1999 | | Edition | FINAL | | Section | LOCAL | | Page | B7 | |---------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Mr. Story was a retired farmer. • He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and the Bruner Bible class. • Mr. Story was a former member of the Southampton County Board of Supervisors. • He was a charter member of the Newsoms and Courtland Ruritan clubs. • He served as a 30-year member of the Board of Directors of the Community Electric Cooperative. • Also known as "Crack." • Spouse's birth name was Louise Whitfield. 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