Neil Vanstory

Cornelius (Neil) Monroe Vanstory III passed away on October 19, 2024 with his wife, Nancy, by his side. Neil was born on January 30, 1930, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Cornelius Monroe Vanstory Jr. and Margaret Vaughn Vanstory.

After attending Greensboro public schools, Neil graduated from Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. He also attended the University of Chapel Hill and was a devoted Tar Heel fan all his life. Neil served in the United States Navy for two years during the Korean War. A banker by profession, Neil retired from First Citizens bank where he worked for 35 years. Neil enjoyed golfing, was an avid quail hunter and a true New York Yankee fan.

Neil was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Peter Vaughn Vanstory.

Neil is survived by his wife of 70 years Nancy Birgel Vanstory, his three children Cindy Davidson (Rick) of Atlanta, Georgia, Neil Vanstory IV (Susan) of Raleigh, and Norris Vanstory (Ken) of Chapel Hill. His two surviving grandchildren are Cameron Lee of Roswell, Georgia, and David Lee of Atlanta, Georgia. Neil also has many surviving nieces and nephews.

The family has no memorial service planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross or to your favorite charity.