Philip Warren Stout, formerly of Wellsville, NY, went to be with his Lord on January 5, 2020. He was born in Wellsville, NY on February 24, 1959 to Allen Stout & Hilda Church Stout. He grew up on a dairy farm that also produced maple syrup, and participated in 4-H, and Junior Grange. He was a liturgist and active in youth group at the Christian Temple in Wellsville during high school.
Philip graduated from Wellsville High School in 1977 and from Alfred University with a BS in Ceramic Science in 1982. Throughout high school Philip participated and found great joy in musical productions and chorus activities. His musical interests continued in college through plays, Alfred University Chorale, and barbershop. He continued to be involved in choral music in the churches he attended.
At First United Methodist Church Foxhill, Philip was a choir member, church council chairman, lay leader, and a member of the Emmaus group both the Peninsula Rainbow and Tidewater groups.
Philip worked many years for Maida Corporation, Hampton, VA. He has always cultivated a vegetable garden and had a green thumb with all plants. He enjoyed camping and canoeing with his older siblings in the Adirondacks.
Philip Stout is survived by his son, Keith Joseph (Davida) Stout and grandson, Dustin Stout from Virginia; and siblings David (Janet) Stout, Sharon Stout and Shirley (Thomas) Kowalik from western New York, and 7 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. Philip's ex-wife Anita, sister-in-law, Joann (Bob) Barnard of Hampton, and father-in-law Eugene Chenoweth of Hampton also survive. His mother- in- law predeceased him.
Donations in his honor may be made to First United Methodist Church Foxhill or a charity of choice.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18 2020 at First United Methodist Church Fox Hill at 11AM.