George StoutOpelousas - Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for George Stout, age 97, on Monday, May, 8, 2017, at 2:00 in the St. Landry Catholic Church, with Fr, James Brady as the celebrant in the Sibille Funeral Home (Heather Drive) with Rite of Committal following in the St Landry Mausoleum. Mr. Stout, a lifelong resident of Opelousas, died on Friday, May 5, 2017, at 6:45 a.m. at Opelousas General Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1919. He was a WWII Veteran who served in Germany during the Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Stout owned and operated Stout Meats in Opelousas for 30 years and the Bea Theatre in Krotz Springs for over 20 years, and was active in his church and community. He was a Life member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks, and American Legion. He served as Grand Knight and District Deputy for the KCs, and Exalted Ruler and State District Deputy for Grand Exalted Ruler for the Elks. He was a member of the VFW, Cattleman's Association, Woodman of the World, and was previously a Scout Master and Counselor for the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Stout helped establish the first fire department in Krotz Springs, and was honored to serve as their first Fire Chief. He also helped organize and establish the 1st Fire District in St. Landry Parish. His highest military award was the Bronze Star. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.Survivors include his 5 children: George W. Stout of Opelousas, La.; Gary and Becky Lowry Stout of Baton Rouge, La.; Bonnie Stout Cobb of Opelousas, La.; Donna Stout Smith and Terry Smith of Lafayette, La; and Vanessa Stout Polk of Gulfport, MS.; He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife, Beatrice Stelly Stout, his parents, Valrie and Julie Stout, daughter-in-law, Verna Miller Stout and his siblings, Jake Stoute, Earl Stout, Newton Stout, Hilda Stout Joubert, Elva Stout Sonnier, Joyce Stout Dejean, and Gladys Stout Tate.Visiting hours will be observed at Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas on Sunday, April 7, 2017, beginning at 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Monday until time of service. A Elks Service will be at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and a Rosary service will be prayed at 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com.Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas (2309 George Drive, Opelousas, La. 70570), (337) 948-6523) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.