Coach LJ went to be with his mama on March 30, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mama, Myra Brown; and his grandmama, Sarah Kate Park. He is survived by his loving wife, Ginger Rouse; sons, Trey Rouse and Kaman Rouse; and many, many friends who LJ considered family.
LJ leaves behind a legacy of coaching young men in various sports, that not only taught them the game, but how to succeed in life. He coached many sports and thought of all of the kids as his own. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.
A celebration of life visitation will be held on Tues, April 6 at Elmwood Chapel beginning at 10 am, with a celebration of life service to follow at 2pm. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. The services will be livestreamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ridoutselmwood. Honorary pallbearers will be all former and current coaches and players.