Born September 7, 1932 in Altoona, PA to Agnes Margretta and Harold Hamilton Stout. A native of Altoona, Mel moved to Baton Rouge, LA in 1969 where he was a resident until his death on July 16, 2013. Mel enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17, and proudly served his country during the Korean War. After completing his tour of duty overseas, Mel remained in the Marine Corps where he reached the rank of E-5. After leaving the military, Mel worked in various sales positions where he excelled because he loved meeting people and talking and sharing stories. After moving to Baton Rouge, Mel was a sales executive with AFLAC insurance until his retirement. He was a top producer with AFLAC and won numerous sales awards. Mel was preceded in death by his parents Agnes and "Babe "Stout, and first wife Mary Catherine Knotts. He is survived by his wife Christina, brother Tom Stout, children Debra Bente and husband Les, Mike Stout and wife Debbie, and Melody Lewis. Grandchildren Nicole Tarleton and husband Kevin, Jessica Kucharchuk and husband Al, Denice and Martin Lewis and Patrick and Mallory Talbot, beloved great grandchildren Burke and Ellen Tarleton, and Henry and Davis Kucharchuk. Additional survivors include Kirsten Lappin and Keith Matthews, Michael Matthews and Ashley Lappin, Christopher Johnson and wife Lynn, Tiffany Babin, Rowen Johnson, Heinz and Penny Litty. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 23 from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Rabenhorst East 11000 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, followed by a private memorial service for family that will be officiated by the Reverend Dick Gates. The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Gahan, his nurse Terry, and Tina LeBlanc with Baton Rouge Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project. A guest registry is available at www.rabenhorst.com.
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I am thinking of you and your family.
I know this is a very difficult time.
Kathleen C. Couvillon
July 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Christine & Mike Thurman
July 21, 2013
Melvin I'll miss your phone calls. Love and prayers from the Conley's, Mike, Pat, Elaine, Jim, Tom and Dan.
Ruth Conley
July 20, 2013
Melvin, I will miss your phone calls. Love and prayers from all the Conleys Michael, Patrick, Elaine Fee, Jim, Tom, and Dan.
Your cousin, Dolores (Tomlinson) Conley Related thru the Beckers.
Altoona, Pennsyllvania
July 20, 2013
Prayers going out to the family. I will miss Mel, he was a funny man. R.I.P. Mel.
Stacie Howle
July 19, 2013
Rest in peace.
Leo Tomlinson
July 19, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Garry and Yvonne
July 18, 2013
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