Marion T. "Doc" Stout

Marion T. "Doc" Stout, 90, of Bloomington died Friday, June 01, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Letts, Indiana on August 3, 1921 the son of Charles A. and Mildred I. (Taylor) Stout and was a member of the first graduating class of the "new" University High School in Bloomington. Following his military service with the U. S. Navy during World War II, he became employed with the Sarkes Tarzian Corp. until they closed the plant in the late 1970's. At the time of the plant closing he worked as a purchasing agent for the company. For a brief time after he worked as a sales associate for Owens, Bryan and Reed Realtors in Bloomington. Doc was a longtime member of the First Christian Church, a 50 year member and Past Master of Monroe Lodge #22, F. & A.M., a member of the Bloomington York Rite Bodies, Murat Shrine of Indianapolis, the Stonebelt Shrine Club in Bloomington and Ancient Order #223 of the Eastern Star. He was also a life member of Elks Lodge #446 of Bloomington and for many years a member and longtime officer of the Bloomington Bowling Association. He was also a former City of Bloomington Bowling Champion. Survivors include his wife, Ellen (Parham) Stout of Bloomington, two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Dan Monroe of Knightstown and Susie and Kenny Clendening of Bloomington, one granddaughter, Jennifer (husband Chad) Kelley of Greenfield and one grandson, Jeff (wife Heather) Clendening of Ellettsville, three great grandchildren; Mackenzie Kelley, Clay Kelley and Alecea Clendening, one sister, Marjorie Shick and one brother, Robert Stout, both of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Donald Stout, one sister-in-law, Helen Stout and one brother-in-law, Lee Shick. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 with Rev. Helen Hempfling officiating. Burial will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens where the Monroe County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside rites. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with Masonic Memorial services being conducted at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call on Tuesday one hour preceding the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church or to Monroe Lodge #22 in care of Allen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Marion T. "Doc" Stout

August 3, 1921 - June 1, 2012