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Richard Story Obituary

Beloved husband, father, carpenter, teacher, friend, and billiard lover, Richard Story has left us after a sudden illness.

Richard is preceded in death by his father, Francis Story, mother, Mildred Young and sister, Margaret McNelly.

He is survived by his darling wife, Carroll, sister, Katheryn Mauldin, brother, Michael Story, four sons: Richard Story Jr., Dean Story, Corey Harris and Toby Harris, and 4 daughters: Rhonda Johnson, Kristin Medford, Debbie Brickell and Wendy McKenna, also eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Richard was a prominent figure in the billiard community where he was beloved for his gentle teaching and good humor. His presence was felt in church and in pool halls and will be missed by both.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to help with medical expenses for both Richard and Carroll who is battling cancer. https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/0t46/the-richard-story-memorial-fund

An online guestbook where comments and well wishes can be left is at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/richardstory2

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Oct. 18, 2014.

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Joe Ross

October 12, 2020

Richard was a great friend! I played pool with Richard for many years and I can truly say he was a gentleman in every way! We got along great and I miss hanging out with him! He is dearly missed! Joe

Deb Davis

October 27, 2014

Carrol, I'm so sorry to hear of you and your families loss. I enjoyed knowing Richard and I was honored when he took me under his wing during our ladies team time and taught me so much about pool. You and your family are in my thoughts, prayers and sympathy to all of you. Deb

Ivan Ford

October 22, 2014

Richard,

You and Carroll were very good friends to me.
Your laugh was contagious and the rest of your loved ones should know you'll be missed.
It's too late to tell you "thanks!" for being in my life, but I can tell your loved ones, here.
I appreciate the knowledge imparted along the way, too!

At least we'll all take comfort knowing you'll end up in a place where the table is flat, the balls are clean and round, & the sticks are straight and true!

Your Friend,

Brian & Laura OBara

October 22, 2014

Richard - you will be missed by all. One of the good ones!

Rhonda Johnson

October 20, 2014

I'll miss you, Dad.

Rhonda Johnson

October 20, 2014

I'll miss you, Dad.

Rhonda Johnson

October 20, 2014

I will miss you, Dad.

Joe &Kyoko Gloston

October 19, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 18, 2014

A great friend and pool player. I'll miss playing with him! Joe Ross

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