Robert “Bob” Junior Stout, 77, of Millersville, Md., passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in his home, surrounded by family and friends, after a year-long battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Butler, Tenn., on December 19, 1938 to the late Shafter and Milda (Isaacs) Stout. He was married to Bianca (Guy) Stout and they were members of Milbrook Baptist Church in Aiken, S.C. After his schooling, Bob served three years in the Army as an MP; after completing his service he moved his family to Maryland for work. In his early years Bob worked as a drywall hanger/carpenter and general contractor. Later on, he was self-employed in seafood and candy sales. Bob enjoyed spending time with family, friends, traveling and fishing and although Bob suffered many losses, he always had a cheery disposition and warm smile.
He is survived by two great-granddaughters, Camby Elizabeth Koblinsky and Madeline Priscilla Krieger, of Glen Burnie, Md.; a sister-in-law, Bernice McGuire; and an uncle, Carter Isaacs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Shafter and Milda Stout; his sister, Peggy Colvert; his wife, Bianca Stout; his son, Robert Michael “Mickey” Stout; and his granddaughter, Brandee Lynn Krieger.
A service to honor the life of Robert “Bob” Junior Stout will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Beech Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Church officiating. The graveside service will follow in the Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, prior to the service on Tuesday. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to Beech Mountain Baptist Cemetery, Elk Park, NC 28622. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guest book.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Stout family. Office: (423) 542-2232. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917.