John Stout

VIRGINIA BEACH - John E. Stout, 91, passed away at his daughter’s home on September 14, 2012. John was born in Columbus, OH, on December 12, 1920 to Claude and Grace Stout. After graduating from South High School in Columbus, he joined the Navy and served on several aircraft carriers during World War II and afterward. John was awarded numerous medals before retiring after 22 years of service. He next went to work for ARINC as an electronic research engineer until retirement. John was a member of Baylake United Methodist Church, The Keystone Masonic Lodge, a life member of the VFW Post 15048, Squadrons 33 Association, and The American Legion. John loved hunting and fishing with his family and close friends who called themselves the “A-Team”. He was a NASCAR enthusiast, enjoyed driving and restoring Ford Mustangs, traveled extensively and lived a very long and full life. John was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Florence. Survivors include his sister, Hellen Koo, Columbus, OH, sister-in-law, Jean Stout, Columbus, OH, sister-in-law, Lillian Little, Livonia, MI, two sons, Jim Stout and wife Glenne, Chesterfield, VA, John Allen Stout, Chapel Hill, NC, daughter, Shirley Sult and husband Donald, Winchester, VA, grandchildren Jamie, Whitney, Ashley, Sierra, John Eldon, Kaitlyn, great grandson, Braidon, and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Blue Ridge Hospice, Winchester, VA for their support, especially Maria and Tam, Johns’ nurses, who provided wonderful and compassionate care for him. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at Baylake United Methodist Church followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Baylake United Methodist Church, 4300 Shore Drive, VA Beach, VA 23455 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork St., #405, Winchester, VA 22601. Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.