Crawford Story, Jr

Crawford "Al" Algie Story, Jr. 58 years of age, of Concord passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Avante at Concord. Al was born August 31, 1955 in Stanly County to the late Crawford Algie Story, Sr. and the late Virginia Harwood Story. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Hubert Augustus Story; and sister, Jane Story Reeves. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. The funeral service will be on Thursday at 11:00 am in the Hartsell Funeral Home's Chapel, with Pastor Danny Wilson of Shiloh United Methodist Church officiating the service. The burial will follow at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Albemarle. He is survived by his sister, Joyce Hathcock and husband Ronald of Wilmington; brother-in-law, Thomas Reeves of Harrisburg; nieces, Debbie Reeves Dudley and husband Rick of Concord, and Rhonda Hathcock Studebaker and husband Nick of Wilmington; nephew, Tommy Reeves and wife Andrea of Harrisburg; four great- nieces, Angela and Britney Reeves, Laura Moore and husband Evan, and Sarah Deese; and great-nephews, Ross and Alan Studebaker. Al was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Albemarle. He enjoyed all of his friends at Avante, fishing, and family get togethers. Al was always smiling and making new friends. He always wanted to help where he could and to make people happy. Al's mother had always requested that this poem be part of his obituary. Heaven’s Very Special Child A meeting was held quite Far from earth “It’s time again for another birth” Said the angels to the Lord above, “This special child will need much love” His progress may seem very slow Accomplishments he may not show And he’ll require extra care From the folks he meets way down there He may not run or laugh or play His thoughts may seem quite far away In many ways he won’t adapt And he’ll be known as handicapped. So let’s be careful where he’s sent We want his life to be content Please, Lord, find the parents who Will do a special job for you. They will not realize right away The leading role they’re asked to play But with this child sent from above Come stronger faith and richer love. And soon they’ll know the privilege given In caring for this gift from heaven Their precious charge, so meek and mild Is Heaven’s Very Special Child. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Story family.