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Melvin Lee Story

Birth	:	14 Jan 1936 Clark County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	21 Sep 2015 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8778020, -91.9354496
Plot	:	Section 12
Description	:	Melvin Lee Story, 79, of Birmingham passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at University Hospitals in Iowa City. He was born January 14, 1936 in rural Clark County, Missouri to J.C. "Red" and Mary Adeline (Pratt) Story. He married Donna Lee Countryman on December 8, 1962 in Kahoka, Missouri. Melvin lived most of his life in Van Buren County and graduated from Stockport High School in 1955. After graduation, Melvin worked for Hallett Construction Company before being drafted into the U.S. Army. Highlights of his military career included being selected to serve on the Honor Guard during the John F... Read More	Melvin Lee Story, 79, of Birmingham passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at University Hospitals in Iowa City. He was born January 14, 1936 in rural Clark County, Missouri to J.C. "Red" and Mary Adeline (Pratt) Story. He married Donna Lee Countryman on December 8, 1962 in Kahoka, Missouri. Melvin lived most of his life in Van Buren County and graduated from Stockport High School in 1955. After graduation, Melvin worked for Hallett Construction Company before being drafted into the U.S. Army. Highlights of his military career included being selected to serve on the Honor Guard during the John F Kennedy inaugural parade and chosen to assist the West Point Cadets. After completing his tour of duty he briefly returned to the road construction employment with Hallett before then becoming a machinist at Rockwell International in 1962 where he worked until his retirement in August 1997. He was a long-time member of the U.A.W. Machinist Union. He enjoyed traveling the U.S., Hawkeye ballgames, country music, and spending time with family and friends. He often said his best day was when he was together with his three girls. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Zella (Sandy) Hummell. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 25 at 10:30 am at the Raymond Funeral Home in Birmingham with Pastor Herb Shafer officiating. Interment will follow with Military Honors at the Maple Hill Cemetery. Birmingham. Donations may be made to Camp Courageous or to the Donor's Choice. Obituary & photo published by Raymond Funeral Home in Birmingham

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Where is Melvin Lee Story's memorial?
Melvin Lee Story's memorial is located at: Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Melvin Lee Story death?
Melvin Lee Story death on 21 Sep 2015 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melvin Lee Story's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8778020
Longitude: -91.9354496

Family Members:

Parent

J. C. “Red” Story

(1907 - 1988)

Mary A. Pratt Story

(1908 - 1989)

Spouse

Donna Lee Countryman Story

(1941 - 2017)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maple Hill Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8778020, -91.9354496

2. Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8788000, -91.9427000

3. United Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8796000, -91.9438000

4. Parkerville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8666920, -91.9001710

5. Smith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8807983, -91.8964005

6. Clinkinbeard Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9083300, -91.9583300

7. Winchester Cemetery
Winchester, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8499985, -91.9047012

8. Topping Cemetery
Stockport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8500000, -91.8879670

9. Thompson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034

10. Bethel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

11. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

12. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

13. Fordyce Cemetery
Stockport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8388000, -91.8556000

14. White Chapel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

15. Wiley Pioneer Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9087000, -91.8457000

16. Kilbourne Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.9705000

17. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

18. Miller Chapel Cemetery
Mount Zion, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8045000, -91.8905000

19. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

20. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000

21. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

22. Gilbert Cemetery
Kilbourn, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

23. Rogers Cemetery
Mount Zion, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916800, -91.8890600

24. Trumbo Cemetery
Stockport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8166943, -91.8418354