Lonnie Ray Trout

Lonnie Ray Trout obituary, Claude, TX

Lonnie Ray Trout

Lonnie Trout Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robertson Funeral Directors - Wheeler on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Lonnie Ray Trout of Mobeetie, TX passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 16, 2025 at Mesa View Senior Living in Canadian, TX at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 3 days. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Mobeetie with Rev. James Greer officiating. Burial will follow at Mobeetie Cemetery in Mobeetie. Viewing will be on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 6 :00PM at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Wheeler, TX.
Lonnie was born August 13, 1949 in Wheeler, TX to Albert Neavels Trout and Ella Jane (Bradley) Trout. He graduated from Mobeetie High School, Valedictorian of the class of 1967. He graduated from West Texas State University, class of 1971. Soon after graduation, Lonnie went to work for Transwestern/Enron Pipeline Company, where he worked for over 35 years. After retiring, he worked a couple of years pumping wells. His next "retirement" job was as a contract mail carrier, which he did for 6 years. He enjoyed visiting with the people on his route and made many friends. Lonnie also was a rancher, however he had many other interests outside of work. These included playing golf, fishing, dancing and snow skiing to name a few. His #1 joy was spending time with his great grandkids and watching them play sports.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, John Bradley Trout and Albert DeWayne Trout; 1 granddaughter, Mattilyn Grace LaMar; brother-in-law, Dennis Eugene Gill; sister-in-law, Kathy Lynn Gill; and his father-in-law, Jack Lloyd Gill.
Lonnie is survived by his wife, Sandra of the home; 1 son, Tracy Aaron Trout and wife, Shanna; 4 daughters, Shawna Lynn Trout Owens and husband Mark, Mindy Leighann Trout, Kimberly Dawn Bergen, Kelli Ann Bergen Dawson and husband Dallas; mother-in-law, Roberta Cannon; 3 sisters, Carolyn McGee, Marolyn OQuinn and husband Ray, and Judy Watts and husband Richie; daughter-in-love Cali Bargardo and husband Frank; 15 grandchildren; brother-in-law, Billy James; lifelong friends, Bill and Virginia Ridgway; and many other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the OMTA Old Mobeetie Texas Association, PO Box 66, Mobeetie, TX 79061 or the Mobeetie Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 50, Mobeetie, TX 79061.

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