Clarence grew up in the Capital Hill area of OKC. When he was 16 years old, he joined the National Guard Army, he also served in the Navy after the National Guard Army. During his younger years, Clarence played a big role in his brother’s lives because he helped raise them. He always loved his family very much and enjoyed having large gatherings and cooking out. Clarence started as a gate guard and retired as the Chief of Police Operations at Tinker Air Force Base, retired after 34 years. He was a member of the competitive pistol team at Tinker Air Force Base, was a Shriner, a 32nd degree Mason, and even volunteered 1000 hrs for the National Parks Service. Clarence enjoyed being outdoors. Fishing and hunting were some of his passions that he passed on to his son.
Clarence is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, William G. Riddle; son, Randy Lee Story; and brothers, William Riddle and Mike Riddle. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Story; children, Vickie Jenkins and husband Ricky, Pam Kelley and husband Randy, John Story and wife Jalisa; grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth “Lisa” Jenkins, Christopher Jenkins, Mary Ellen Mosser, John William Story II, Holly Denny, Clarence Bradford Story, and Joel Kelley; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous loved nieces, nephews, cousins and family members who will miss him dearly.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel with interment to follow at Sunny Lane Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, Oklahoma City, OK.
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