David Stout, age 72, of Groves, Texas, passed away on November 5, 2025. Born on December 10, 1952, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Maurice A. Stout and Bessie J. Deslatte Stout, David lived a life filled with faith, compassion, and devotion to his family and community.
David graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and went on to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). He found great purpose in caring for others and had a true gift for compassion. During his years at Gulf Healthcare Center, he lovingly cared for many patients — including his own mother, Bessie — always treating those in his care with kindness and dignity.
A man of strong faith, David loved Jesus and his Catholic Church. He could often be found reading his Bible or praying the Rosary at all hours of the day. A proud member of the Knights of Columbus, David lived out his beliefs through service, prayer, and fellowship.
Outside of his work and faith, David enjoyed the simple pleasures in life — playing the piano, watching westerns, reading, and sharing a good meal with family and friends. He especially cherished time spent with his beloved grandchildren, who brought endless joy to his heart.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice A. Stout and Bessie J. Deslatte Stout; his brother, Arthur Stout; and his sister, Barbara Pecorino, and her husband, J.L. and his brother-in-law Curtis Ferrell.
He is survived by his brother, Russell Stout Sr. and wife Nancy; his sister, Joyce Ferrell; his daughter, Melissa Souders and husband Steven; and his treasured grandchildren, Everleigh Souders, Paden Souders and Barron Souders. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews: Linda Tillotson and husband Michael, Larry Pecorino and wife Mayette, Ronnie Pecorino, Darren Pecorino and wife Theresa, Russell Stout Jr. and wife Melissa, Happy Driscoll and husband Darin, Bethany Hammonds and husband Brian, Chase Ferrell and Cathryn Winegeart and husband Jason.
A Holy Rosary will be held at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home, 4841 39th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., followed by a Gathering of Family and Friends at 5:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3706 Woodrow Drive, Port Arthur, Texas, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
David will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3900 Twin City Highway, Groves, Texas.
Memorial donations in memory of David Stout may be made to the Knights of Columbus or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
David will be remembered for his kind heart, his deep faith, and the love he shared with all who knew him.
