Raymond Garnett Stout, 93 of rural Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home.

Raymond was born October 7, 1923 in Holden, to Eugene Stout and Effie (Shore) Stout. He attended Stout Rural School, Holden High School and graduated from Latour High School. He served in the U. S. army, as a T5, and was discharged in 1947. Raymond married Joan Kenagy on September 7, 1951. To this union, one daughter, Renae Falke was born.

Raymond was a farmer his entire life. He also worked at Stahl's Specialty Co. for fourteen years and at Bendix Corporation for a brief time. He was a faithful member of Gunn City Christian Church, where he served as deacon for many years. Raymond loved to deer hunt and fish.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Roy, Sam, John, and Stanley; and son-in-law: Keith McMullin. He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Renae Falke and husband, Sam; four grandsons: Anthony (Tiffany), Jared (KC), Seth McMullin and Nathan McMullin; four great grandchildren:  Kylie, Griffin, Clayton and Clara Jo; and many friends, family and neighbors.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 23rd at Gunn City Christian Church with Rev. Steve Winnie officiating. Interment will follow at the Holden Cemetery with Full Military Honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Memorial Post #5844; Munday-Hancock Post #90, American Legion and United States Army Honors Team. Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Anthony McMullin, Jared McMullin, Seth McMullin and Nathan McMullin.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time, Saturday at the church.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Gunn City Christian Church or Crossroads Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net .