Marion- RONNIE GENE STOUT, age 64, of Marion, passed away at 1:42am on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Herrin Hospital.
Ronnie was born in Energy on March 30, 1946, the son of Melvin and Martha Ann (Goza) Stout. He married Rose E. OBrien in Hurst on June 14, 1966. She survives in Marion.
Mr. Stout was a member of the Whiteash Community Church. He was a retired production worker at Diagraph Bradley/ITW.
Survivors include his wife- Rose Stout of Marion, IL
Two sons- Melvin Stout of Marion, IL
Ronald and Dawn Stout of Marion, IL
Nine Grandchildren- Ashleigh, Brandi, Christina, Sarah, Megan, Timothy, Adam, Suzie, & Erin
Three great grandchildren- Madyson, Conner, and Chloe
Five sisters- Connie, Bonnie, Henritta, Jeri, and Martha
Several nieces and nephews
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents and one son- Mathew Stout.
Graveside services will be held at 11am on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Energy with Rev. Ed Martin officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the cemetery. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements.
For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S 13th Street; Herrin, IL 62948.
For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com