Kenneth L. Stout, 55, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his home.

A lifetime resident of Spring City, Kenneth attended Rhea County High School and then served in the U. S. Army for 4 years. He worked at La-Z-Boy several years before joining the Rhea County Sherriff's Department as a deputy .  Kenneth retired from the sheriff's department after 19 years of service to the community. He loved to hunt, especially squirrels .  Kenneth loved to fish for catfish and also enjoyed jug fishing .  Kenneth loved to work at several different jobs at a time . He was the best Daddy and was loved by everyone!  Kenneth was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church in Rockwood.

He was preceded in death by father Walter Lee Stout and sister Beverly Miller.

Survivors i nclude his parents Shirley and Junior Miller of Spring City, daughter Katie Scarlett Stout of Spring City, brothers Clint (Madeline) Miller and Lyn (Brandi) Miller both of Spring City and Randy (Leigha) Miller of Dayton, sister Kathy Miller of Dayton, Katie's mother Lisa Young of Spring City and his number one companion, Kane his "German Shepherd" .

Funeral services are Satur day, November 30 , 2019 at 3:00 p m at the Rhea County High School Auditorium , with Rev. Jerry Leffew officiating.  Interment with military honors will be in the Friendship Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 p m at the Rhea County High School Auditorium , 885 Eagle Lane, Evensville, Tennessee .

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City is in charge of arrangements.  Please visit our website at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com to share memories and condolences with the family of Kenneth Stout.