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Cedric Stout, 102 years old, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2024, peacefully at home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Leonville, Louisiana, on November 7, 1921, he was the son of Jean Francios "Frank" Stoot and Marie "Rita" (Nezat) Stoot.

One of Cedric's proudest accomplishments was his military service during World War II as a member of the United States Navy. He bravely served our country, including surviving the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Cedric had several hobbies that brought him joy. He took great pride in maintaining his yard and spent countless hours on his lawnmower meticulously cutting the grass to perfection. Being outdoors brought him immense happiness as he cherished the beauty of nature that surrounded him.

Listening to, and dancing to Cajun music was something he enjoyed more than anything. He was involved in St. Henry Catholic Church and served as an usher and Eucharistic minister.

Additionally, he was an active member of both the Pearl Harbor Association and American Legion, organizations that held significant importance in honoring those who served during wartime. Cedric was a man of simple tastes and had a warm and kindhearted personality.

His family remembers him as a wonderful husband who always put their needs first. As a father, he provided love and support to his children, guiding them through life's challenges. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye, and he cherished every moment spent with them.

Cedric will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rita Stoot; first wife of 55 years, Delma Marie Stout; daughter, Denise Evavold; and two grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Cherry Stout; children, Shirley Harmes and husband, Ed, Julie Pike and husband, Gordon, Gerald Stout and wife, Pam, Darlene Montagne and husband, Johnny, Janet Johnston and husband, Steve, Janine Carter and husband, Gary, Daniel Stout and wife, Lisa, and Theresa Hock; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sister, Genevieve Darbonne; many other loving family and friends; when Cedric married Cherry he extended his family by six stepchildren.