Robert Story Obituary Robert Lee Story November 16, 1943 － May 31, 2023 Nags Head, NC － Robert Lee Story died May 31, 2023 in Chesapeake General Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, as well as a good neighbor and friend. He was born in Franklin and grew up in the Beaverdam Church area of Isle of Wight County. Bob was predeceased by his parents Jack Thomas and Victoria Ferguson Story, brother Jack Jr., sister Susan Bunch, and beloved son Robert Trent. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Ann Marks Story, his treasured granddaughters Mary Ann and Victoria Leigh, two brothers Victor (Debbie) and Gene (Ruth Ann), and nieces and nephews. Bob loved NASCAR, playing cards with his buddies, following the stock market, a good cigar but mostly supporting his granddaughters in their activities. He was a graduate of Windsor High and attended Chowan College. In August of 1969, he began work at Angus I. Hines and retired as Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2005. Bob served in the Virginia National Guard as a Staff Sergeant. Before the move to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Bob supported and was a member of many organizations in Franklin: Beaverdam Baptist Church, Moose Lodge, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Hunt Club, Cypress Cove Country Club, and Franklin Jaycees. His professional affiliations included Virginia Oil Jobbers Association, Virginia Oil Mens Association, Virginia NACS- PAC Captain, Phillip Morris Trade Council and was awarded the esteemed Thomas Jefferson Award given by R. J Reynolds. Services will be held at four o‚Äôclock Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Wright Funeral Home in Franklin followed by reception at the American Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Church of the Outer Banks (PO Box 1177, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948) or other charity. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jun. 3, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Robert-Story 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-story-obituary?id=52131273 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's the compiled obituary information as requested: ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Lee Story, born 16 November 1943, died 31 May 2023 in Chesapeake General Hospital. A Franklin native, he worked at Angus I. Hines, retiring as VP of Sales and Marketing in 2005. He was active in various Franklin organizations and received the Thomas Jefferson Award from R. J. Reynolds. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Services were held at 16:00 on 7 June 2023 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, followed by a reception at the American Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials were suggested to Church of the Outer Banks or other charities. Burial location was not specified. ### The Edited Obituary Robert Story Obituary Robert Lee Story November 16, 1943 - May 31, 2023 Nags Head, NC - Robert Lee Story died May 31, 2023 in Chesapeake General Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, as well as a good neighbor and friend. He was born in Franklin and grew up in the Beaverdam Church area of Isle of Wight County. Bob was predeceased by his parents Jack Thomas and Victoria Ferguson Story, brother Jack Jr., sister Susan Bunch, and beloved son Robert Trent. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Ann Marks Story, his treasured granddaughters Mary Ann and Victoria Leigh, two brothers Victor (Debbie) and Gene (Ruth Ann), and nieces and nephews. Bob loved NASCAR, playing cards with his buddies, following the stock market, a good cigar but mostly supporting his granddaughters in their activities. He was a graduate of Windsor High and attended Chowan College. In August of 1969, he began work at Angus I. Hines and retired as Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2005. Bob served in the Virginia National Guard as a Staff Sergeant. Before the move to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Bob supported and was a member of many organizations in Franklin: Beaverdam Baptist Church, Moose Lodge, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Hunt Club, Cypress Cove Country Club, and Franklin Jaycees. His professional affiliations included Virginia Oil Jobbers Association, Virginia Oil Mens Association, Virginia NACS PAC Captain, Phillip Morris Trade Council and was awarded the esteemed Thomas Jefferson Award given by R. J. Reynolds. Services will be held at four o'clock Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Wright Funeral Home in Franklin followed by reception at the American Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Church of the Outer Banks (PO Box 1177, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948) or other charity. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Lee Story | |---------|------------------------------------------| | Age | 79 | | Birth | 16 November 1943; Franklin | | Death | 31 May 2023; Chesapeake General Hospital | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------| | Robert Lee Story | Decedent | Nags Head, NC | | Ann Marks Story | Spouse | Unknown | | Jack Thomas Story | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Victoria Ferguson Story | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Jack Jr. Story | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Susan Bunch | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Robert Trent Story | Predeceased Child | -- | | Mary Ann | Grandchild | Unknown | | Victoria Leigh | Grandchild | Unknown | | Victor Story | Sibling | Unknown | | Debbie Story | Sibling-in-law | Unknown | | Gene Story | Sibling | Unknown | | Ruth Ann Story | Sibling-in-law | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Born in Franklin and grew up in the Beaverdam Church area of Isle of Wight County. 2. Graduate of Windsor High and attended Chowan College. 3. Began work at Angus I. Hines in August 1969. 4. Retired as Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2005. 5. Served in the Virginia National Guard as a Staff Sergeant. 6. Enjoyed NASCAR, playing cards with buddies, following the stock market, and cigars. 7. Supported and was a member of various organizations in Franklin before moving to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. 8. Organizations included: Beaverdam Baptist Church, Moose Lodge, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Hunt Club, Cypress Cove Country Club, and Franklin Jaycees. 9. Professional affiliations: Virginia Oil Jobbers Association, Virginia Oil Mens Association, Virginia NACS PAC Captain, Phillip Morris Trade Council. 10. Awarded the esteemed Thomas Jefferson Award given by R. J. Reynolds. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |------------|----------------------------------------------|-------------| | Legacy.com | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin | 3 June 2023 |