Obituary of Michael L. Storie

Michael Lee Storie, age 64, of Browns Chapel Road, Boone, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 2, 2012 at home. Born October 16, 1948 in Watauga County, he was a son of Hunter and Gladys Dew Storie. Mike served in the US Marine Corp and the US Navy during the Viet Nam Era, and the North Carolina National Guard during Desert Storm. He owned and operated Storie Painting. Mike's greatest joy in life was his children, his grandchildren, observing nature and listing to blue grass music. Mr. Storie is survived by his daughter, Julie Miller and husband, Josh, of Wilmington; son, David Aaron Storie of Zionville; two granddaughters, Amelia and Eliza Mille, both of Wilmington; grandson, Connor Storie Bussey of New Orleans, Louisiana; sister, Gloria Storie Eggers of Boone; and two brothers, Richard Storie and wife, Rita, of Sugar Grove and Ronnie Storie and Cindy, of Boone. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, December 5, 2012, at 2:30, at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Toby Oliver. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 until 2:30, one hour prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Military graveside honors provided by the American Legion Post 130 and DAV Chapter 90 will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Medi-Home Hospice, PO Box 1357, Newland, NC 28657. Online condolences may be shared with the Storie family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Storie family.