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Joe Story Obituary

Joe B. Story Jr., 64, of Ettrick, passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born on May 22, 1949, the son of the late Joe Bennie Story Sr. and Mary Octavia Furgerson Story. Mr. Story was a United States Army Vietnam veteran, and a member of the Petersburg Fraternal Order of Eagles #882.

He is survived by: a brother, James Story of Colonial Heights; a sister, Betty Bowe and husband, Linwood of Colonial Heights; two daughters, Cindy M. Hooker of Dinwiddie and Alpha Sunshine Flamiano; and five grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Bob Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in Ettrick Cemetery, Ettrick.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Oct. 16, 2013.

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Holly M. Fisher

October 20, 2013

Rest in Peace Joe!! Say Hi to my Daddy when you get up there!! And y'all behave yourselves!!

John & Vickie Humphries

October 19, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Joe Story. We're saddened to know his Earthly travels are through, but also take comfort knowing he now rests with his Heavenly Father. Rest in peace our friend!

John and Vickie Humphries

October 19, 2013

So sorry to hear of Joe B. passing. Your journey here on earth is done, and now you have gone on home to be with your Heavenly Father. R.I.P. my friend.
Sincerely, John and Vickie Humphries

S. Chesterfield Va.

Patsy Edwards

October 19, 2013

rip till we meet again up younder.

Peyton and Donna Fuller

October 17, 2013

GOD speed buddy.You were a great friend and will be missed greatly! May the comfort of JESUS CHRIST be with your family.I love you Joe B!

Debbie Story Joncas

October 17, 2013

So Sorry to hear of this. I have so many fond memories of Joe growing up. The one thing I'll always remember is his long hair when he and Bonnie Sue was together. Gonna miss my cuz. Sending lots of love and prayers to the family.

Deborah Mixell

October 17, 2013

Joe will be greatly missed by all of us who grew up with him. I pray he is in a better place and we will see him again some day.

James & Loretta Sorensen

October 16, 2013

May The Lord give you Grace during this time of your loved ones passing. Joe was always a good friend & will be missed.

Betty Bishop

October 16, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Janice Norman Hamlin

October 16, 2013

May you find comfort in the memories of Joe at this time of sorrow. May God bless you and your families.

Grey Nugent

October 16, 2013

"I was saddened to hear about Joe passing.I hope and pray that you will have strength during this time of loss"

Johnny Anderson

October 15, 2013

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

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