Willard Franklin Stout

Willard Franklin Stout, 95, of Diana, WV, died on February 12, 2026 peacefully at his home. Willard was born on November 19, 1930 in Diana, WV, to the late Lewis E. and Eva Kelly Stout.

Willard was a dedicated outdoorsman, and loved hunting, trapping, finding the best spots to dig ginseng and yellowroot, and especially fishing. He was particularly proud of his record-setting smallmouth bass that earned a trophy fish citation.

He was an avid gardener whose favorite time of the year was Spring, when he could begin his garden. Gardening was a pastime he enjoyed his entire life, even in his later years when he had difficulty getting around. His family ensured he was able to garden until his passing by building raised garden beds to make it easier for him to do what he loved so much.

He also enjoyed spending time with his family, and spent many weekends as his kids were growing up taking them camping down Elk River in his old red Chevy pickup, taking only their fishing equipment, a box of food, and a few blankets for chilly nights around the campfire. After the weekends ended, he’d truck his kids home where a hot meal was always made ready for them by his loving wife, Glada. Sometimes they didn’t catch much, but those weekends will always remain in the memories of his family.

In addition to Willard’s parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Clarence, Howard, Arden and Arthur “John”; sisters: Virginia Stout, Lula McIe, Mamie Anderson, Nina Cunningham and Dorothy “Dot” Young; two sons: Arley and Willard “Bill”; and three grandsons: Michael Fisher, Levi and Zachary Stout.

Willard is survived by his wife Glada E. Stout of Diana, WV, sons: Jimmy (Karen) of Webster Springs, WV and James (Laura) of Mt. Lookout, WV; and daughters: Doris, Nancy and Nina, all of Diana, WV, Carol of Buckhannon, WV and Lucille “Lucy” Waters of Fairmont, WV. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026 at Dodd and Reed Funeral Home, Webster Spring, WV with burial following at Odd Fellows

Cemetery, Diana, WV. Friends may join the family from 9:00-10:00 AM prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd West, Charleston, WV 25387.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Stout family.