John Otis Story 16 Oct 1893 - 3 Apr 1951 John Otis Story Franklin, April 3 - John Otis Story, 55, a resident of Franklin for the last four years, died at his home this afternoon after suffering ill health for several weeks. He was the husband of Mrs. Nancy Harcum Story, and son of the Rufus and Mrs. Ella Turner Story, of Southampton County. Mr. Story was a member of Mt. Horeb Methodist Church. Beside his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Miss Inez Story and Miss Shirley Mae Story, both of Franklin; two sons, Ruben Story, of Franklin, and Pfc. Elliott Story, USA, stationed in Japan; one grandchild; two brothers, Emmett L. Story and Eugene T. Story, both of Handsom, and two sisters, Mrs. P. B. Joyner, of Franklin, and Mrs. Allan Story, of Petersburg. The body was taken to the W. J. M. Holland and Son Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 04 Apr, 1951 Page 29 Obituary for John Otis Oti ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary John Otis Story, 55, of Franklin, Virginia, died on 3 April 1951 after weeks of ill health. He was survived by his wife Nancy, four children, one grandchild, two brothers, and two sisters. Story was a member of Mt. Horeb Methodist Church. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The body of John Otis Story was taken to W. J. M. Holland and Son Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements were pending at the time of the obituary's publication. ### The Edited Obituary John Otis Story 16 October 1893 - 3 April 1951 John Otis Story Franklin, 3 April - John Otis Story, 55, a resident of Franklin for the last four years, died at his home this afternoon after suffering ill health for several weeks. He was the husband of Mrs. Nancy Harcum Story, and son of Rufus and Mrs. Ella Turner Story, of Southampton County. Mr. Story was a member of Mt. Horeb Methodist Church. Beside his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Miss Inez Story and Miss Shirley Mae Story, both of Franklin; two sons, Ruben Story, of Franklin, and Pfc. Elliott Story, USA, stationed in Japan; one grandchild; two brothers, Emmett L. Story and Eugene T. Story, both of Handsom, and two sisters, Mrs. P. B. Joyner, of Franklin, and Mrs. Allan Story, of Petersburg. The body was taken to the W. J. M. Holland and Son Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Otis Story | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 55 | | Birth | 16 October 1893; Unknown | | Death | 3 April 1951; Franklin, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|------------------------------| | John Otis Story | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Nancy Harcum Story | Spouse | Franklin, Virginia | | Rufus Story | Parent | Southampton County, Virginia | | Ella Turner Story | Parent | Southampton County, Virginia | | Inez Story | Child | Franklin, Virginia | | Shirley Mae Story | Child | Franklin, Virginia | | Ruben Story | Child | Franklin, Virginia | | Elliott Story | Child | Japan | | Emmett L. Story | Sibling | Handsom, Virginia | | Eugene T. Story | Sibling | Handsom, Virginia | | Mrs. P. B. Joyner | Sibling | Franklin, Virginia | | Mrs. Allan Story | Sibling | Petersburg, Virginia | ### Other Relevant Information 1. John Otis Story had been a resident of Franklin for the last four years before his death. 2. He suffered ill health for several weeks prior to his passing. 3. Mr. Story was a member of Mt. Horeb Methodist Church. 4. One of his sons, Elliott Story, was serving as a Private First Class (Pfc.) in the United States Army at the time of his father's death. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |-------------------|---------------------|--------------|------| | Norfolk, Virginia | The Virginian-Pilot | 4 April 1951 | 29 |