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- GRAY - Mr. Vergil Paul Stout, age 81, of Gray, TN died naturally at home on December 09, 2022.
Vergil was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Veulah Stout of Elizabethton.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Gray (56) years and two sons, their brides and children. Darrin (Ginger) of Cookeville and parents to Caleb and Ian. Kevin (Dana) of Memphis and parents to Coley, Parker, Micah and Knox. He is also survived by a sister, Jean of Elizabethton and a sister, Norma (Gary Buckles) of Atlanta; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends, Ted and Carol Douglas, godparents of Darrin and Kevin, have graciously loved and counseled them through the years.
Vergil graduated from Unaka High School. He later served in U.S. Army in the mid 60’s; was a long-time maintenance employee of Holston Defense and then BAE. He announced in the early 2000s that he would like “to do some woodworking.” He opened a little shop and would pull up a picture then create beautiful work that has blessed our sons and our friends and church.
As a Little League Baseball Coach, he made lifelong friends. The hugs and shared stories through the years have been a blessing.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 PM, Monday, December 12, 2022 at Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church with Dr. John Herdman officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
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