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H.C. STORY Obituary

COACH H.C. STORY, Civil Rights Activist, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was born in Akron, Alabama where he excelled in many sports. As an adult, he joined the civil rights movement and worked tirelessly to register people to vote. H.C. organized young people to march with Dr. Martin Luther King and was a Marshall, protecting Dr. King and T.Y. Rogers. In 1966, he moved to Fort Wayne where he became very involved in working with and coaching young people, teaching them life lessons through various sports. Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Arlene K. Story of Fort Wayne; sons, Clyde (Monte) Williams of Birmingham, Ala., Keith (Miwako) Story of Indianapolis, Ind. and Brandon McKinney of Fort Wayne; daughter, Darice Story of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, W.C. Storry of Fort Wayne; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; cousin, Mary (Charles) Hatch of Fort Wayne; and many nieces and nephews who he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents; 14 brothers and sisters; and a grandson. Service is 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Greater Progressive Baptist Church, 2215 John St., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Carmichael Funeral Service, Inc. Burial at Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice or Greater Progressive Baptist Church.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 12, 2016.

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Michael Weidemeier

June 16, 2016

My prayers and sympathy goes out to Coach Story and his family.I will always remember his smile and passion for helping young people make better choices.His faith in God will surely be rewarded. I consider it a privilege to have known and worked with him. Mike Weidemeier P.H.H.S.

Michelle Quinton

June 15, 2016

Thinking of HC with fond memories. Sending prayers to the family.

Russell palmer

June 14, 2016

May he rest in peace

Russell Palmer

June 14, 2016

H.C. STORY WAS MY FIRST SPORTS COACH out west of Fort Wayne, IN. Kiwanis steelers football team in 1975 - 1979 . MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Philip Cline

June 14, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you Arlene (and the rest of HC's family) at your loss. May the love and support from each other provide relief during your time of grief.

Russell palmer

June 13, 2016

I will forever miss H.C. STORY. He was my little league football coach the Kiwanis steelers out west and then we moved over to Weiser park , I still remember the games at memorial park school, he was the man , mentor, teacher , may he rest in peace.

Cynthia Hardy

June 13, 2016

To the family and friends of Coach Story! This was my brothers coach! Such a good man!

June 13, 2016

The Fort Wayne Indiana Cardinals has lost a very important person in their football family. Coach Story was our head coach in our 2013-2015 season. Rest in heaven.Much respect. Fly high Coach Story, Fly high. Prayers to you and your family.
Karen Martin-Coleman

Don Billings

June 13, 2016

Rest in Peace, my friend. Condolences to the family and friends.

My Fishing buddy and Friend

Charles Blair

June 13, 2016

I wish to express my deepest sympathy for the family and friends of H.C.
Especially for Arlene.
My heart is heavy with grief and joy at the same time. I know H.C. loved GOD and GOD loved him.
I consider H.C. and Arlene friends in the LORD.
I miss my fishing buddy and my friend.
We shared close things of the heart man to man and I will always cherish his spirit.

Enjoy heaven my friend.

" Blair "

Tiya Smith-Bowden

June 13, 2016

Darice,
May God give you and your family comfort and strength.

Fredricka Vaughn

June 13, 2016

Coach Story was truly a class act. Praying for his entire family during this time.

June 12, 2016

Arlene, warmest memories to you and God's richest peace during this time. Our prayers are with you.
Jeff and Carol Keplar

Dr. Ruby Cain

June 12, 2016

Arlene

I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this very difficult time. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.

Jack and Joyce Hayes

June 12, 2016

Oh, sweetheart, how sad we were to hear of H.C. passing, but we know he is healed
and sitting at Jesus's feet. One of these days we will all be there and rejoice with him!!
Been at lake, we do not have A newspaper, so didn't know about his passing. Love you so,
and definitely will be in prayer for you!oxox

jessica

June 12, 2016

Rest peacefully coach! I'm proud to have had the chance to play for you. You were a loving and inspirational man. To your family, I hope you find peace. Bless you all!

Charlie E Travis

June 12, 2016

With deepest sympathy from 1st Cousin Charlie. May he rest in peace, and GOD bless the entire family

DiShondra Goree

June 12, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all of those that are grieving the passing of Coach Story. He was a great man that has had a positive affect on so many lives. He will be missed by so many! Coach Story you have earned your rest.

June 12, 2016

To my cousins Darice and Keith,

May the peace of God be with you all during this difficult time.

Peggy Stephens-Williams

Arbreyse Chapman

June 12, 2016

My sympathy and condolences for and to the families of COACH H.C. STORY, may the Lord bless and rest him in peace with healing for the family, God bless.......!!

Rachael Richardson-Rutledge

June 12, 2016

RIP Coach Story

wilma lanier

June 12, 2016

Forever LOVING,ENCOURAGING,and that SMILE !!!THANK YOU, Aunt Arlene from our entire family !!!

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