Funeral services for Dwight Storey, age 81 of McBurg, will be conducted Sunday at 2PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Shows officiating. Burial will follow in Wrights Cemetery. Mr. Storey passed away Wednesday May 21, 2014 at Lincoln Medical Center.
He was a native of Birmingham, AL the son of the late Buster and Nell Speegle Storey, and raised by his aunt and uncle, George and Eleanor Coggin. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged April 1963. He attended college at Martin Methodist College and Middle Tennessee State University. He taught at Flintville High School, Central Junior High School, Motlow State Community College and Tennessee Technology Center in Pulaski. Mr. Storey also taught GED classes. He led singing at the McBurg Church of Christ for several decades where he was a member. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a farmer. God blessed him with many talents including the ability to play the fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and piano. He leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memories
Survivors include his wife of 51 years Rachel Bartlett Storey of McBurg, daughters Shirley (Rex) West of Winchester, Wendy Storey Bryant of Murfreesboro and Deborah (Eugene) Zawistowski of McBurg, granddaughters Abby Thompson, Laura Bryant and Lucy Thompson.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday evening 4-8PM at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor can be made to the McBurg Church of Christ, c/o Bob Shows 1575 Franklin Hayes Road, Pulaski, TN 38478.
17 Comments To "Dwight Storey"
#1 Comment By Diane Clark On May 22, 2014 @ 7:05 pm
I am so sorry to hear this. He was such a sweet guy. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Diane Clark ( Dr John’s nurse)
#2 Comment By Peggy Haislip Mitchell On May 22, 2014 @ 8:35 pm
So sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. He was truly a fine
gentleman. May God truly bless your family with His love
and may the great memories you have sustain you now and through the years to come. God Bless.
#3 Comment By kay horton On May 22, 2014 @ 8:59 pm
So sorry to hear of mr storey passing was a great man and a good Christian man and father I remberd how he worked with me in school was a great teacher may God bless u all
#4 Comment By Wanda Preston On May 22, 2014 @ 11:32 pm
Rachel, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May God’s spirit be felt as never before.
#5 Comment By Bobby & Maple Ferguson On May 22, 2014 @ 11:40 pm
Rachel and family so sorry for your loss. I will remember Dwight as a quiet, humble gentleman.
Always knew he was my friend, as you are Rachel. A good family, good loving memories and faith
in God will sustain you all. In my prayers
God Bless
Maple Ferguson
#6 Comment By Judy McLeod On May 23, 2014 @ 12:07 am
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Storey’s passing. He was one of my teachers at Flintville High School, and even many years after graduation, he continued to remember my name and always stopped to talk when I saw him out. Such a sweet, kind man.
Judy Kite McLeod
Flintville High School Class of 1977
#7 Comment By Connie Arnold On May 23, 2014 @ 1:07 am
So sorry to hear about Mr. Story he was one of my favorite teachers. He always remember who you were when he saw you. My thoughs and prayer are with his family during this time. Connie
#8 Comment By Mary Ann Tackett On May 23, 2014 @ 1:25 am
Rachel, I am sorry for your loss. I have been there and it is a heart breaking thing to bear. You are a strong person and I know your faith in God will sustain you and carry you through. I am going to be in North Carolina with my brother Paul and his wife and I regret I cannot be at Dwight’s service but I will be with you in spirit and be thinking of you and your family. I love you and I would love to come and see you after you have had some time to get through this. Take care of yourself and just remember Jesus is with you every step of the way. love you maryt
#9 Comment By Terry & Cheryl Hobbs On May 23, 2014 @ 4:55 am
Mrs. Storey,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this heartbreaking time. May God bring you the peace you need over the weeks that follow. Mr. Dwight was such an inspiration to myself and my son Brad as he taught at Central Junior high school. I was a first year teacher and Brad was his student. He was so humble and serving to his profession, his students, and to his God. I admired him so. May you take comfort in Christ, knowing Mr. Dwight is with the Father in Heaven waiting for your arrival one sweet day.
God Bless you forever and always,
Terry and Cheryl Hobbs
#10 Comment By Lori Williams On May 23, 2014 @ 1:34 pm
Deborah and family,
Please accept my condolences. Mr. Dwight was a very fine Christian man. He was one of my favorite teachers at Central. He will truly be missed.
#11 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On May 23, 2014 @ 2:36 pm
Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. We have lost a wonderful friend. May God bless you at this difficult time.
Peggy
#12 Comment By Bob and Sharon Shows On May 24, 2014 @ 12:04 am
Rachel, Debra, Eugene, Abby and Lucy – We are so sad and will miss Dwight. He was such an inspiration to anyone who knew him. – Always kind and loving and a true Christian example to us all.
#13 Comment By Ann On May 24, 2014 @ 12:55 am
Sorry to hear about Mr. Storey. He was my teacher at Flintville High – Class of 1974. He was a fine man. Praying for God’s comfort during your loss.- Ann Nix Capshaw
#14 Comment By Debbie Morris On May 24, 2014 @ 10:09 pm
I was sad to hear about Mr. Storey. He was my science teacher at Flintville High and one of my favorite teachers. His family is in my heart and prayers. May God you peace at the sad time.
#15 Comment By Rexine Douthit Pigg On May 25, 2014 @ 8:02 am
After reading these wonderful tributes to “Dwight” I can only echo that I agree totally with his many friends and students. I always enjoyed speaking with him at the grocery store. Sorry to learn that he was musically talented and I never knew or enjoyed hearing him. His talents are ringing in heaven now! Thank you Dear Lord for his touching so many lives and his friendship. Love to Rachel, girls, and grandchildren.
#16 Comment By Carolyn Edwards Greenwood On May 25, 2014 @ 12:01 pm
Mr. Storey was one of my favorite teachers and remembered with fondness. Always enjoyed running into him and family later in life.
#17 Comment By Gail Franklin Hill On May 25, 2014 @ 2:25 pm
Rachel and Family, Extending sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you now and in the days to come.God Bless, Charles and Gail Hill