Kempner Story, Jr.

Kempner Davlin Story, Jr. of Sabinal, TX passed away on July 23, 2013 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 88. He was born on May 28, 1925 in Corsicana, TX to Kempner and Elizabeth Cherry Story. He married Doris Esther Brucks in Seguin, TX on December 6, 1947 after returning from service in World War II. Bill, as he was often called, served in the Army Air Corps as a radio operator and flew many missions over Europe in B17s and B24s. In 1950, Bill and Doris moved to their ranch on Blanco Creek north of Sabinal where they lived and ranched the rest of their lives. In addition, he later enjoyed a 20yr career as a tax appraiser for the Uvalde County Appraisal District, retiring in 2000.

Bill was also active in the local community and served on the Sabinal School Board for 15 years and was a member of Sabinal Lodge 943 for 57 years. He dedicated much time and energy to his masonic work, holding all the offices and then serving as secretary for the past 47 years. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and a past District Deputy Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Texas.

He will be forever remembered as a father, friend, brother, and neighbor whose dedication, knowledge, clever wit, and good humor will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his lifelong companion and loving wife of 65 years, Doris Story, earlier this year.

He is survived by his six children: Jack Douglas Story and wife, Deborah Mae of Arlington, TX Charles Davlin Story and wife Glenda Kay of Sabinal Sharon Anne McCauley and husband, James Kenneth of Sabinal Elizabeth Jean Howard and husband, Bruce Layman of San Antonio William Davis Story and wife, Melissa Ann of San Antonio and Peggy Lynn Brink and husband, Lloyd Edwin of San Antonio. He has nine loving grandchildren: Wade Carrol McCauley Christopher Davlin Story Cheryl Suzanne Cockerell Terry Roger McCauley Jeff Davlin Story, Deanna Jean Donnley John Kempner Story Gregory Michael Story, Brandon Davis Story, eleven greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will held on Monday, July 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the RushingEstesKnowles Chapel in Sabinal with Pastor Johnny Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sabinal Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Christopher Story, Terry McCauley, John Story, Gregory Story, Robert Hudson, and David Parker.

Memorial donations may be made to Central Christian Church, P.O. Box 116, Sabinal, TX 78881 8309882751 or the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 752199982 2145595000. Online donations may also be made to the hospital at www.tsrhc.org.

Visitation

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
410 Cullins
Sabinal, TX  78881
Monday, July 29, 2013
9:30 AM

Service

Funeral Service

RushingEstesKnowles Chapel
410 Cullins
Sabinal, TX  78881
Monday, July 29, 2013
10:30 AM

Cemetery

Sabinal Cemetery
Hwy 90 East
Sabinal, TX  78881