Odell Earl Story, 82, of Muskogee, formerly of Spiro, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2004. He was born March 27, 1922 at Stigler to Jesse and Ocie (Hill) Story. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater as gunner's mate second class. He was a retired school teacher. He was a member of the NEA, OEA and the N Club at NSU

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife Velma of the home; one daughter, Janice Ward of Muskogee; two sisters, Faye Ary of broken Arrow, Beulah Sampson and husband R.G. of Stigler; a sister-in-law, Mary Floyd of Stigler; three brothers, Irvin Story of Mobile, Ala., Arthur Story and wife Evelyn of Millington, N.J. and Jesse Rae and wife Andre of Rapid City, S.D.; one granddaughter, Terri Ward Clark and husband Mike of Muskogee; and one great-grandson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 at the Spiro First Baptist church with the Rev. Lin Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Spiro City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Military rites conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4446 of Stigler.

Pallbearers will be Pat Clemmt, Bill Barnett, Chuck Forrester, Dwight Blankenship and Jack Dobbins.