James D. Stout
James D. Stout, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 10:59 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at his home in Columbia City.
James Stout was born June 29, 1940 in Fort Wayne, a son of Darwin and Viva (Hagan) Stout. He spent his formative years in Arcola, and graduated from Arcola High School in 1958.
After high school he served his county in the U.S. Army.
On Jan. 4, 1964 he was married in Lake Township, Allen County to Carole Bergman, and moved from Arcola to his current home in 1966.
He was employed at Harvester, and retired on June 29, 1989 after 30 years.
Mr. Stout enjoyed traveling to the west and visiting famous North American Indian battle grounds.
His spouse preceded him in death Aug. 16, 1999.
The surviving relatives include his son, Jeffrey (Melissa) Stout of Fort Wayne; a grandson, Justin Stout of Fort Wayne; three sisters: JoEllen (Doug) Snyder of Houston, Texas; Susan (Robert) VanEvery, and Darlene (Robert) Raber both of Fort Wayne; and his long time companion Linda Koger of Columbia City.
He was preceded in death by his parents Darwin and Viva (Hagan) Stout.
Military rites will be held at Sheets and Childs Funeral Home at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home
Burial will be in the Eel River Cemetery, Allen County, at a later date.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.