Robert Franklin

"Frank" Stout

Robert Franklin "Frank" Stout, son of the late Willard C. Stout and Mary Ann (Coker) Stout, was born in Palo Alto, California, on October 18, 1946. He departed this life at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on October 17, 2025, one day before his 79th birthday.

On April 25, 1970, in Ellington, Missouri, Frank was united in marriage to Berta F. Brawley and to this loving union two sons were born, Robert "Bradley" and Russell Clay. Frank was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the VFW Post 6660 in Centerville, Missouri and the First Baptist Church in Ellington, Missouri. Frank enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and grandkids. Floating Current and Black River, and watching old westerns. Another hobby was harassing his grandkids.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Mary Ann Stout, and one nephew, Brandon Stout.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Berta Stout of Ellington, Missouri, two sons, Robert "Bradley" Stout and wife Kristina of Jackson, Missouri, and Russell Clay Stout and wife Paula of Crown Point, Indiana, three brothers, Dennis W. Stout of Wichita Falls, Texas, Clarence Eugene Stout of Piedmont, Missouri, and Jerry Allen Stout Piedmont, Missouri, and five grandchildren, Gabe, Tanner, Devon, Maya and Addison Stout. Frank will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday, October 20, 2025, 5-8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1 PM

Minister: Pastor Jim Stewart

Burial: Morris Cemetery

Pallbearers: Gabe Stout, Tanner Stout, Devon Stout, Danny Richards, Lance Butler and Nate Moore

Honorary Pallbearers: Maya Stout and Addison Stout

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the VFW Post 6660, PO Box 45, Centerville, MO 63633

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri