EDWARD EVERETT STORM IV

Edward Everett Storm IV, known to those who loved him as Rett, was born on March 11, 1974, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the ultimate healer, on January 30, 2025. Rett’s life was a testament to courage, strength, and the power of love. He was surrounded by his loving family—his mother, father, and sister the night he met Jesus. 

Rett’s journey began in San Antonio and Houston before his family moved to Fort Worth Texas in 1980. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1992. He then attended the University of North Texas, earning several computer certifications that paved the way for his career. Rett worked for XTO in Fort Worth as an IT specialist. Passionate about technology, Rett started his own business, Storm Computing Consulting, and enjoyed helping others navigate the world of computers. Rett volunteered as a play coordinator in the Cook Children’s Oncology waiting room to bring light and hope to the children going through cancer treatment. He also loved helping at the Methodist Mission working to sort and deliver food and clothing for less fortunate people. His kindness to all of those he served brought smiles to everyone. He had a way with words and a spunky personality. He brought joy to all around him. 

Rett was a fighter throughout his life and until the very end. Diagnosed with brain cancer at the young age of 11, he fought tirelessly for many years, showing the world what it truly meant to persevere. His spirit remained unbroken through every challenge, and he faced his battle with unwavering determination. His love for life, his family, and his friends never wavered. He enjoyed many trips and outings with his Life After Cancer support group (Cancer Survivors) and his best friend Billy Joe Smith. 

Rett had a love for the simple pleasures in life—especially his Mustang convertible. One of his greatest joys was to drive fast with the top down, embracing the freedom of the open road. 

Above all, Rett was deeply loved. He touched the lives of so many with his intelligence, kindness, humor, and strength. He leaves behind his mother who he referred to as “his rock”, Jane Scott Bradley; his father, Edward Everett Storm III; and wife Laurie Leisure Storm; his sister, Ashleigh Storm Jochens; and husband Daryl Jochens; his beloved nieces Ryleigh Elizabeth and Reese Anne, multiple cousins; four wonderful Aunts and a large circle of friends who will forever hold him close to their hearts.

Rett’s journey was one of love, faith, and fierce determination. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cancer Survivors The Rutledge Foundation Fort Worth or Camp Sanguinity (Camp JohnMarc) in Rett’s honor, so that others may benefit from the same care and support he received during his courageous battle and life after cancer. 

We will have a celebration of life honoring Rett at the Marty Leonard Chapel in Fort Worth February 12th at 2pm. He will be missed, but his memory will live on, carried in the hearts of all who loved him. May he rest in peace, free from pain, in the loving arms of Jesus.

Finding a cure for teens and young adults with cancer, 

Rutledge Cancer Foundation - Fort Worth https://www.classy.org/give/663297/?preview=true#!/donation/checkout 

Camp Sanguinity (Camp JohnMarc) https://cookchildrens.org/patients/support-groups/Pages/camps.aspx