William Cooper Stout Jr.

STOUT William Cooper Stout, Jr. “Sandy” passed away on March 22, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 20, 1949 in Virginia, Minnesota. He spent his childhood in the beaches area where he was active in Christ Episcopal Church, where he sang in the children's choir, went through confirmation, was an acolyte of the church and a founding member of Boy Scouts, Troop 277. He was the son of the late Marge and Bill Strom of Atlantic Beach and the late Bill Stout of Jacksonville Beach. Sandy graduated from Fletcher High School in 1967 where he lettered in cross country and soccer. He then went on to graduate from the University of the South, Sewanee in 1971. At Sewanee he lettered in soccer, was a member of Chi Psi fraternity and the volunteer firefighters. He worked for Motorola for 23 years where he traveled throughout the world and eventually located in the Atlanta area. Upon retiring from Motorola, Sandy's second career was with Micropower. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Commerce, Georgia where he was a Stephens Minister, participated in an Emmaus community, was a member of the Gideons and Souly Business Group. As an honorable and Christian man, Sandy lives in the hearts of his sons, Alexander Cooper Stout of Neptune Beach, FL, William Thomas Stout of Gainesville, GA, brother Lans Stout (Linda) of Atlantic Beach, sister Julie Anderson (Guthrie) of Neptune Beach and many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 27th. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made on behalf of Sandy Stout to Christ Church Cares (Eucharistic Visitor's Ministry). Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL (904)249-2374. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com