Melvin Stout, 88 of Abilene passed away December 21, 2022. He was born November 8, 1934 in Minneapolis, Kansas, the son of Mosway and Lola (Wheeler) Stout. On August 30, 1976 he was united in marriage to Lila Faye Thomas. She preceded him in death December 17, 2019. Melvin worked for the city of Solomon for over 30 years.

 He is survived by his son, Lloyd Stout (Denise) of St. Charles, MO. Brothers: Cecil Stout (Evelyn); Keith Stout (Penny) and James Stout (Diana). One sister, Jean Wiseman. Step-children: Leesa (Kendrick) Loucks (Keith Nelson); Daryl Kendrick (Millie); Deldee Kendrick (Kathy) and Lavena Evans. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lila, three sisters and two brothers. 

Funeral Services for Melvin will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 2, 2022 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Burial will follow at the Poheta Cemetery.

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 </figure>Melvin Stout, 88 of Abilene passed away December 21, 2022. He was born November 8, 1934 in Minneapolis, Kansas, the son of Mosway and Lola (Wheeler) Stout. On August 30, 1976 he was united in marriage to Lila Faye Thomas. She preceded him in death December 17, 2019. Melvin worked for the city of Solomon for over 30 years. He is survived by his son, Lloyd Stout (Denise) of St. Charles, MO. Brothers: Cecil Stout (Evelyn); Keith Stout (Penny) and James Stout (Diana). One sister, Jean Wiseman. Step-children: Leesa (Kendrick) Loucks (Keith Nelson); Daryl Kendrick (Millie); Deldee Kendrick (Kathy) and Lavena Evans. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lila, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral Services for Melvin will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 2, 2022 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Burial will follow at the Poheta Cemetery.