Obituaries

September 3, 1967 to October 29, 2023

ROYAL CENTER - Leroy E. Stout Jr., 56, Star City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 29, in Lafayette.

Born Sept. 3, 1967, he was the son of Leroy Stout Sr., and Cindy Pinks.

Leroy Stout Jr.

He is survived by his children Ashley Stout of Star City, Alisha (Scott) Cline of Jacksonville, Fla., Briget (Dillion) Hoffman of Royal Center, and Adam (Shelby) Stout of Winamac, his father Leroy (Margaret) Stout Sr. of Star City,  mother Cindy Kraus of LaPorte; brothers Chris (Connie) Stout of Star City, Scott (Jen) Stout of Union Mills, Jeffery (Alicia) Stout of Arizona, and Edward Watts Jr, of Florida; sisters Orlean (John) Miller of Valparaiso, and Denise (John) Downing of Winamac. He is also survived by grandchildren Dominic Stout, Adilynn Cline, Reece Clemons, Jackson Stout, Ellie Cline and Graham Stout.

He was preceded in death by his former wife Wanda Stout, who passed away Oct. 29, 2016. They were married Feb, 28, 1987.

Mr. Stout’s unwavering commitment to hard work was exemplified through his career as a skilled mechanic, and he was most recently employed as a maintenance mechanic at Arconic in Lafayette. He had an innate ability to fix things and took a lot of pride in his work, and especially his family. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending time with his family and was an avid history lover. He was a member of the Church of the Heartland. He leaves behind a void that can never be filled but will be remembered for his sense of humor and deep love for his family. May he rest in peace, reunited with those who have gone before him.  He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and an endearing love for his family.

A celebration of life service will be at 12 noon, Friday, Nov. 3, at Church of the Heartland, Winamac, with Pastor Heath Hiatt officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Memorial donations can be made to Church of the Heartland.

Mr. Stout’s online guestbook is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center.