James Ray Storie

James Ray “Bubba” Storie, age 83, of Lenoir, NC passed away Friday, January 28th at his assisted living home in La Mesa, CA after a long battle with Parkinson’s, with hospice and his youngest daughter by his side. He was born on March 18, 1938 to the late Nancy Aulena and Ralph Waldo Storie of Lenoir, NC.Ray attended school at Gamewell. He gave his life to the military by joining the Air Force at the age of 18 where he was later stationed in Las Vegas, NV.In the early 1980s, after leaving the Air Force, he immediately took a position with the Howard Hughes Corp.Later he was with the Navy as a contractor at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado, CA where he worked for them also in Jacksonville, Fl and Norfolk, VA until he was transferred by them to the North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego.He specialized in Computer and Telecommunications Services. He retired at the age of 68. He lived a full life, always smiling, while being surrounded by friends and those who brought joy to his life, as he worked tirelessly to care for everyone around him, always putting himself last. Ray is survived by his children David Storie (Amanda) of Spruce Pine, NC; Timothy Storie of Lenoir, NC; Leah Storie of Chattanooga, TN and Jamielynn Storie of Los Angeles, CA. Tim Storie, step daughtter Ae Aphayavong & family, his brother Jerry Storie and sister-in-law, Martha Storie of Boone, NC; and sister-in-law Geneva Storie of Hudson, NC . His 19 grand and great grandchildren whom he adored. Also nieces and nephews who will miss their cherished uncle. And a very special friend and companion, Dora Alotaya of CA. He is preceded in death by three of his brothers, Edward Storie; Earl Storie and his wives Ruth and Betty; Romie Storie and his wife Louise.As well as his beloved grandson Dustin Gledhill and granddaughter Allison Gledhill, children of Leah Storie. Ray will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. They will remember his drive, loyalty, his quick wit, and the strong opinions that he stood by, his smile and caring nature that knew no limits. His memorial will be held on February 12th at the American Legion in Imperial Beach, CA for his longtime friends of the Legion and San Diego as well as family on the west coast. On February 26th his ashes will be brought home by Jamielynn to be laid to rest with his parents at Flemings Chapel Baptist Church in a celebration of life service for family and close friends with military honors at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to charity of your choice.