Louis Thomas Stout

Louis Thomas Stout passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009, at his home in Salem, Va. Born in Roanoke on June 2, 1933, he was the son of George T. Stout Sr. and Mildred Cooper Stout. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Mark Stout; and his siblings, George, Austin, Hugh, Elizabeth, Virginia, Francis, and Ruth. He is survived by his wife, Jean S. Stout; daughter, Debbie Clifton and her husband, James Clifton; daughter, Beverly Stout; son, Steve Stout and his wife, Lonnie; and son, Craig Stout; and their mother, Imogene Stout; his grandchildren, Ashley, Cameron, Cody, Cole, Heather, Jacob, Kristin, Leslie, T.J., and Sarah; as well as three greatgrandchildren; and stepdaughters, Helen Robertson and her husband, Danny Robertson, and Deborah Gallagher and her husband, John Smith. Mr. Stout proudly served in the United States Navy, retiring at the rank of Master Chief E-9 after four years of active duty and 32 years in the Naval Reserves. He was also retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. As an active member of his community, he belonged to the Tramp Unit of the Shriners (Kazim Temple), Moose Lodge #284, Veterans of Foreign War #325, and AmVets #467. Louis loved, and was loved by, his family and friends, He will be forever missed by all who loved him. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Lotz Salem Chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel. Internment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park.