Henry Dave Story, III, of Huson, Montana, formerly of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at Cordelia Manor in Cordele, Georgia.
Private graveside services will be held.
Mr. Story was born October 5, 1940, in Decatur, Georgia, to the late Henry Dave, Jr. & Marie Agnes Plock Story. He graduated Baton Rouge High School in 1958 and attended Louisiana State University. He moved to Fitzgerald in 1980 and was a retail manager for T G & Y for 30 years. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Story enjoyed hunting, target shooting and especially family gatherings, where he would close the gathering by saying, “It has been a good day”.
He is survived by his children: Donna Story Ward & Joel of Cordele, Susan Story Fortner & Trevor of Homerville, Henry Dave Story, IV & Jennifer of Fitzgerald and Kelly Story Adams & Ray of Cordele; ten grandchildren: Kacie Michelle Padgett & Miranda, Austin Emory Padgett, Susan Ivey Morgan & Layton, Madeline Banks Fortner, Layne Harrell & Drake, Olivia Story, Kristen Smith & Chad, Lillie Grace Story, Henry Dave Story, V and Jace Adams; and 11 great-grandchildren: Skyla, Hazel, Luke, Graham, Layton, Landry, Oliver, Jaxon, Kensleigh, Kayson and Saylor.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.