Jack Story Obituary Jack Thomas Story, Jr. September 29, 1940 - August 31, 2022 Franklin - Jack Thomas Story, Jr., 81, passed away August 31, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Jack Jr. was the son of the late Jack Thomas Story, Sr. and Victoria Ferguson Story. He was predeceased by his sister Susan Bunch, his daughter April Cutchins and his nephew Trent Story. Jack Jr. attended Carrsville High School and Fork Union Military Academy. He was not a fan of structured education and instead left school to work in his fathers business. He later went on to work at Union Camp and Estes Trucking. He followed his entrepreneurial spirit and became the second-generation owner of Jack Jr. Towing & Auto Repair. The business is celebrating 70 years of continuous operation and is now being run by his daughter. Jack Jr. loved his community and assisted many organizations during his life. He was a Moose member and held many offices including president of the Franklin Lodge. He was a member of the Carrsville Ruritan s and enjoyed helping with suppers and events. He especially loved Carrsville and Franklin Fire Departments. He donated hundreds of vehicles to be used for training. He absolutely loved the towing community. He sat on the board of directors for Virginia Association of Towing and Recovery Operators (VATRO) for many years. He was passionate about keeping drivers safe and was featured in a VDOT Incident Management video about safety. He particularly enjoyed the tow shows, conventions, driving competitions, barbeques and fellowship with other tow operators. He enjoyed taking his trucks and entering them in the beauty contests held at tow shows. Although the work was hard, he loved every minute of it. Towing gave him the opportunity to be a beacon in a storm for many people. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Ann King Story, two daughters Satashia Story (Wesley) and Jackie Newsome (Dennis), a son Tracy Story, three brothers, Bob Story (Ann), Victor Story (Debbie), Gene Story, grandchildren, J.T. Belcher (Kimberly), Chad Richards, Alex Begley (Justin), Keith Bryant (Kayla), 2 great grandchildren and several nieces, also, a very special friend and caregiver Denise Joyner and his chihuahua sidekick "Little Girl". The family will receive friends Sunday, September 4, 2022, from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 PM Monday, September 5, 2022, in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Warren Johnson officiating. The burial will follow at Southampton Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Carrsville Ruritans, Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department or Beaverdam Baptist Church, Franklin, VA. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Sep. 2, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/jack-story-jr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jack-story-obituary?id36396394 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Jack Thomas Story, Jr., aged 81, passed away on 31 August 2022. He was a beloved community member, owner of Jack Jr. Towing & Auto Repair, and a dedicated supporter of local organizations. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and many friends. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The family received friends on 4 September 2022. The funeral service took place on 5 September 2022, with Pastor Warren Johnson officiating. Jack was buried at Southampton Memorial Park in Franklin, VA. ### The Edited Obituary Jack Thomas Story, Jr. September 29, 1940 - August 31, 2022 Franklin - Jack Thomas Story, Jr., 81, passed away August 31, 2022, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Jack Jr. was the son of the late Jack Thomas Story, Sr. and Victoria Ferguson Story. He was predeceased by his sister Susan Bunch, his daughter April Cutchins and his nephew Trent Story. Jack Jr. attended Carrsville High School and Fork Union Military Academy. He was not a fan of structured education and instead left school to work in his father's business. He later went on to work at Union Camp and Estes Trucking. He followed his entrepreneurial spirit and became the second generation owner of Jack Jr. Towing & Auto Repair. The business is celebrating 70 years of continuous operation and is now being run by his daughter. Jack Jr. loved his community and assisted many organizations during his life. He was a Moose member and held many offices including president of the Franklin Lodge. He was a member of the Carrsville Ruritans and enjoyed helping with suppers and events. He especially loved Carrsville and Franklin Fire Departments. He donated hundreds of vehicles to be used for training. He absolutely loved the towing community. He sat on the board of directors for Virginia Association of Towing and Recovery Operators (VATRO) for many years. He was passionate about keeping drivers safe and was featured in a VDOT Incident Management video about safety. He particularly enjoyed the tow shows, conventions, driving competitions, barbecues and fellowship with other tow operators. He enjoyed taking his trucks and entering them in the beauty contests held at tow shows. Although the work was hard, he loved every minute of it. Towing gave him the opportunity to be a beacon in a storm for many people. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Ann King Story, two daughters Satashia Story (Wesley) and Jackie Newsome (Dennis), a son Tracy Story, three brothers, Bob Story (Ann), Victor Story (Debbie), Gene Story, grandchildren, J.T. Belcher (Kimberly), Chad Richards, Alex Begley (Justin), Keith Bryant (Kayla), 2 great grandchildren and several nieces, also, a very special friend and caregiver Denise Joyner and his chihuahua sidekick "Little Girl". The family will receive friends Sunday, September 4, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 PM Monday, September 5, 2022, in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Warren Johnson officiating. The burial will follow at Southampton Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Carrsville Ruritans, Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department or Beaverdam Baptist Church, Franklin, VA. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Jack Thomas Story, Jr. | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 81 | | Birth | 29 September 1940; Unknown | | Death | 31 August 2022; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Jack Thomas Story, Jr. | Decedent | Franklin | | Ann King Story | Spouse | Unknown | | Jack Thomas Story, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Victoria Ferguson Story | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Satashia Story | Child | Unknown | | Jackie Newsome | Child | Unknown | | Tracy Story | Child | Unknown | | April Cutchins | Predeceased Child | -- | | Bob Story | Sibling | Unknown | | Victor Story | Sibling | Unknown | | Gene Story | Sibling | Unknown | | Susan Bunch | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | J.T. Belcher | Grandchild | Unknown | | Chad Richards | Grandchild | Unknown | | Alex Begley | Grandchild | Unknown | | Keith Bryant | Grandchild | Unknown | | Trent Story | Predeceased Nephew | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Jack Thomas Story, Jr. was the second-generation owner of Jack Jr. Towing & Auto Repair, which celebrated 70 years of continuous operation. 2. He was an active member of the community, assisting many organizations throughout his life. 3. Jack Jr. was a Moose member and held various offices, including president of the Franklin Lodge. 4. He was a member of the Carrsville Ruritans and enjoyed helping with community events. 5. Jack Jr. donated hundreds of vehicles to the Carrsville and Franklin Fire Departments for training purposes. 6. He served on the board of directors for the Virginia Association of Towing and Recovery Operators (VATRO) for many years. 7. Jack Jr. was featured in a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Incident Management video about safety. 8. He enjoyed participating in tow shows, conventions, driving competitions, barbecues, and fellowship with other tow operators. 9. Jack Jr. took pride in entering his trucks in beauty contests at tow shows. 10. He was known for his dedication to keeping drivers safe and being a supportive presence in the towing community.