Chance Aeric Story

Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Chance lived a life filled with music, creativity, laughter, adventure, and a unique appreciation for the world around him.

He was the beloved son of Danielle Franklin and the late Ray Anthony “Chip” Story, Jr. Chance shared an especially close and irreplaceable bond with his mother, a love that remained strong through every chapter of life. Family was important to him, and he showed his love through his actions, including dedicating time to caring for his grandparents during their illnesses. Though he sometimes lived far from his siblings, he remained proud of them and always carried them close to his heart.

Chance graduated from Long Hunter High School in Madison, Tennessee, and later attended Volunteer State University.

A naturally creative soul, Chance inherited his musical and artistic talents from his father. He was a gifted songwriter, musician, poet, and writer who poured himself into his work, sharing many of his original songs on YouTube. He also had a special talent for cooking, often turning whatever ingredients he had into something extraordinary.

Chance had an unusual sense of humor and a way of finding laughter in the most unexpected places. He loved nature and the outdoors, especially the memories made at the family lake house with his brother Dustin—water skiing, driving the boat, and being tossed around on a tube by Papa Ray. Even less-than-fun adventures, like his unforgettable battle with chiggers during a trip to North Carolina, during Outward Bound wilderness, at age 14, became stories to remember. He also carried on Papa Ray’s tradition of opening car doors for Gralm, often racing to get there first.

Chance was truly one of a kind—a free spirit who lived life his own way. He was a son, brother, partner, grandson, uncle, musician, poet, writer, and cook. Though his time here was far too short, his music, creativity, laughter, and love will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

Chance is survived by his mother, Danielle Franklin; his siblings, Dustin (Ashley) Walker, Isabella Gray, Alexandra (Chris) Cochran, Race Smith, and Paige Smith; his grandmother (Gralm), Terri Rushford Stuermer; grandfather, Ray Anthony “Tony” Story; and his nieces and nephew, Alaska Bowman, Cole Walker, and Octavia Walker.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Anthony “Chip” Story, Jr.; his grandfather, Kent Baldwin, ; and his grandmother, Regina Nance.

A Celebration of Chance’s Life for Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate Chance's life on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Mount Olivet Funeral Home and Cemetery. The Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service will start at 12:00 p.m. wit a burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Reception to follow at Mt Olivet Funeral Home. May Chance forever be remembered for the music he made, the laughter he shared, the adventures he loved, and the unmistakably unique person he was. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.