Blan Maurice Stout, 87, of Dyersburg TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, September 11, 2022.

He was born November 28 ^th , 1934 in Wynne Arkansas to Autie Lavert and O.S. Stout. Growing up in Arkansas, Blan first attended Arkansas State University where he met his wife, Faith. They both then transferred to Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri where he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Theology. Blan served in ministry for the next 50 years in churches in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. He had a passion for building churches through community outreach, bus ministry, and Christian Education. While serving in Memphis, Tennessee as Senior Pastor, Blan founded a private K through 12 Christian school. Continuing to fulfill his calling and passion, in the 80's, Blan built a church in Bella Vista, Arkansas from the ground up, where to this day, hundreds of families have been ministered to and richly blessed. During his ministry, he was faithful to donate his time to missions around the world. He helped build churches in Honduras in the 60's and 70's. He also loved traveling. One of his favorite trips was taking fellow church members to Israel to learn more about the Holy Land. Blan was known for his big smile and laughter, lighting up every room he entered. He had a great love of animals and the outdoors, especially fishing and any opportunity to spend time on a beach.

Graveside service will be Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Dyer County Memorial Gardens conducted by Pastor Mike Waters. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Blan is survived by his wife, Linda Stout, of Dyersburg, who was a loving and dedicated partner during his senior years. He is also survived by his daughter, Marvelyn Stout of Rogers, Arkansas, Missy Crews of Dyersburg, Jimmy Burdin of Dyersburg, and seven grandchildren, Natalie Johnson, Chelsea Krueger, Mattie Stout, Zach Stout, Cassie Stout, Shane McClain and Deana Powell and four great grandchildren.

Blan was preceded in death by his parents, Autie Lavert Stout and O.S. Stout, his son, Maury Stout, and Faith Stout.

Honoring Blan as pallbearers will be members of the Junction Church of God.

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to Junction Church of God - 62 Richwood Rd, Finley, TN 38030

Dyersburg Funeral Home would like to give our condolences to the family of Blan Stout.