Howard "Buck" Edward Story

Howard “Buck” Edward Story, age 80 of Williamsport, IN, died at 1:19 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette.   Howard was born June 27, 1938 in Kramer, IN and was a lifelong resident of Warren County. He was the son of Edward Orton Story and Madgdean Lavon (Harper) Story. He was a 1956 graduate of West Lebanon High School. On December 1, 1961 he married Linda Sue Kirts and she survives.   Howard worked as a machinist for RMC for 30 years and 15 years at Harrison Steel before retiring in 2005. He also served in the U.S. Navy.   Howard was a member of the Williamsport Christian Church. He was a past commander of American Legion Post #159 Williamsport and was a member and past master of the F&AM Lodge #352 West Lebanon, receiving his 50 year pin. Howard also served as a volunteer fireman for the West Lebanon Fire Department for 4 years and 14 years for the Williamsport Fire Department.   Surviving with his wife, Linda, are: Children, Melinda Story of Williamsport, IN and Edward “Ed” Story (Raegan) of West Lafayette, IN; Grandchildren, Macki Jo Story and Lanie Sue Story Sister, Charlotte Layton (Max) of Hendersonville, NC;   Howard was preceded in death by his parents.   Visitation will be at Grady Funeral Home in Williamsport on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until masonic service at 2:00 p.m. Funeral service will follow. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Williamsport Volunteer Fire Department.