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William Story Obituary

William Philliskirk Steer Story Mt. Pleasant - William Philliskirk Steer Story, 94, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Dianne Marie Ripp Story, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Hibben United Methodist Church, 690 Coleman Boulevard at 10:00 am. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. Mr. Story was born June 6, 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, son of the late William Morley Steer Story and the late Marion Louise Plews Story. He served in the Canadian Army during World War II with the United States and Canadian Armies' combined First Special Service Force. He was the recipient of the United States Congressional Gold Medal, Canadian Silver Medal, and the United States Bronze Star. He was the Executive Vice President for the National Association of scrap metal processing companies. He sang in a barbershop chorus, was a member of the National Press Club, Kiwanis Club and Hibben United Methodist Church. He is survived by his children, Kirk Story (Karen), of Bluefield, WV, Marianne Story Yencken (Peter), of Charlottesville, VA, Ronnie Nash (Michelle), of Sterling, VA, Karla Leahy (Dan), of Mount Pleasant, SC, Genevieve Story of Charlottesville, VA; and his nephews, Donald Story of Saskatchewan, Canada and David Story of Ontario, Canada; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myfanwy Evans Story, brother, George Story and foster son, Steve Williams. Memorials may be made to Hibben United Methodist Church, 690 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2016.

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Jean Plews

January 5, 2017

Nice to hear from the Canadian side.Thank you ,Don , for your mentioning your son Eric's joyful developments. Such good news . Turns out, the Plews daughters'" Cousin Bill " became a quiet legend among the Winnipeg family where he often visited. .When "Uncle Morley" no longer could come, Bill stepped right in to carry on his father's actions. The endearing 'Cousin Bill " spent time telling such riveting tales to each young Plews grandson, adding his own unique touch. Those memorable acts were passed on to two of their sons also, a four generational impact on the minds of children, for which no words can express. We are honored in our family to have those who found true and genuine integrity in challenging circumstances.

Cathy Rachui

January 7, 2016

To Diane and the Story family. ..Thinking of you at this difficult time. Bill was a wonderful, great and honorable man. So blessed to have known him. I still remember dancing with him when I was a small child at one of the FSSF reunions. He will be truly missed but forever in our hearts. May God's peace and love surround you. RIP Mr. Story and the Force be with you. ...Cathy and Bill Rachui

Corey Tovar

January 6, 2016

I met him at the Airborne reunion in Atlanta GA and had the honor of sitting next to him at the luncheon and hearing a great bit of history. I know he will be missed. Sorry to the family for their loss.

January 7, 2016

Diane So sorry to hear about Bill. I miss everyone at the Palms. I enjoyed sitting next to you and Bill in the diming room. Many happy memories. Margaret Hicks

January 7, 2016

Diane - we hold special memories of Bill from our days at Bethlehem United Methodist in Virginia. Love and sympathy to you. Jeane and Roby

Barbara Boyd

January 7, 2016

Bill and Diane are and will be sorely missed at The Palms. Dianne, come by for a hug when you need it.
Barbara Boyd

Kent Selby

January 7, 2016

I had the honor of escorting Bill to Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC a number of years ago for a ceremony honoring him and other members of the First Special Service Force. I have fond memories of Bill interacting with the Delta Force soldiers who were rightly excited to meet an important player in their units' history. Godspeed, Bill

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