### Narrative Summary of the Obituary James Thomas Story III, born 28 Jun 1940 in Newsoms, Virginia, died 04 Aug 2021 in Houston, Texas, at 81. He graduated from University of Virginia in 1961 and worked for Shell Oil Company for 38 years. He was survived by his wife Barbara, children Alison and James IV, and brother Lewis. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A private funeral service was held for James Thomas Story III on an unspecified date. ### Transcript James Thomas Story III 1940–2021 Birth 28 June 1940 • Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA Death 4 August 2021 • Houston County, Texas, USA James Thomas Story III June 28, 1940 – August 4, 2021 Obituary of James Thomas Story III James Thomas Story III passed away in Houston, Texas on August 4, 2021, at the age of 81. He was born on June 28, 1940 in Franklin, Virginia to James Thomas Story Jr and Nellie May Worrell Story. Jim grew up in Newsoms, Virginia and graduated from Southampton High School in 1957. After high school he attended the University of Virginia where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1961. Jim was employed by Shell Oil Company for 38 years. After retiring, he enjoyed traveling with his family and working on genealogy projects with his brother. Jim is survived by Barbara (Sauerwalt), his wife of 51 years, and his children Alison and James IV. He is also survived by his brother Lewis, niece Jennifer Story and nephews Lewis Story Jr, Robert Sauerwalt and Craig Sauerwalt. A private funeral service will be held at the Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Vasculitis Foundation or the Foundation Fighting Blindness. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/james-story-10296425 ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name: | James Thomas Story III | | Age: | 81 years | | Birth: | 28 June 1940; Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death: | 4 August 2021; Houston County, Texas, USA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|----------------|----------------------------| | James Thomas Story III | Decedent | Houston County, Texas, USA | | James Thomas Story Jr | Father | Unknown | | Nellie May Worrell Story | Mother | Unknown | | Barbara (Sauerwalt) | Wife | Unknown | | Alison | Child | Unknown | | James IV | Child | Unknown | | Lewis | Brother | Unknown | | Jennifer Story | Niece | Unknown | | Lewis Story Jr | Nephew | Unknown | | Robert Sauerwalt | Nephew | Unknown | | Craig Sauerwalt | Nephew | Unknown | ### Publication Details | Publication Date | |------------------| | 4 August 2021 | ### Other Relevant Information James Thomas Story III graduated from Southampton High School in 1957 and attended the University of Virginia where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1961. He worked for Shell Oil Company for 38 years before retiring. He enjoyed traveling with his family and working on genealogy projects with his brother. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** James Thomas Story III passed away on 4 Aug 2021 at the age of 81. He was born on 28 Jun 1940 in Franklin, Virginia. He was survived by his wife Barbara, children Alison and James IV, brother Lewis, and several nieces and nephews. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A private funeral service was held on an unspecified date at Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms, Virginia. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** **James Thomas Story III** 28 June 1940 - 4 August 2021 James Thomas Story III passed away in Houston, Texas, on 4 August 2021, at the age of 81. He was born on 28 June 1940, in Franklin, Virginia, to James Thomas Story Jr. and Nellie May Worrell Story. Jim grew up in Newsoms, Virginia, and graduated from Southampton High School in 1957. After high school, he attended the University of Virginia, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 1961. Jim was employed by Shell Oil Company for 38 years. After retiring, he enjoyed traveling with his family and working on genealogy projects with his brother. Jim is survived by Barbara (Sauerwalt), his wife of 51 years, and his children Alison and James IV. He is also survived by his brother Lewis, niece Jennifer Story, and nephews Lewis Story Jr., Robert Sauerwalt, and Craig Sauerwalt. A private funeral service will be held at Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Vasculitis Foundation or the Foundation Fighting Blindness. ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |----------------------------|-------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------| | James Thomas Story III | 81 | 28 June 1940; Franklin, Virginia | 4 August 2021; Houston, Texas | ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |----------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------| | James Thomas Story III | Decedent | Houston, Texas | | Barbara Sauerwalt | Wife | Houston, Texas | | Alison Story | Daughter | Unknown | | James Story IV | Son | Unknown | | Lewis Story | Brother | Unknown | | Jennifer Story | Niece | Unknown | | Lewis Story Jr. | Nephew | Unknown | | Robert Sauerwalt | Nephew | Unknown | | Craig Sauerwalt | Nephew | Unknown | | James Thomas Story Jr. | Father (Predeceased) | Unknown | | Nellie May Worrell Story | Mother (Predeceased) | Unknown | ** Publication Details** | Publication Date | |------------------| | 26 December 2024 | ** Other Relevant Information** James Thomas Story III was employed by Shell Oil Company for 38 years. He graduated from Southampton High School in 1957 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 1961.