Charles Raymond Stout, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away November 12, 2026, at the Wyngate Senior Living Community. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Allen and Lima Stout.
He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1959 where he took vocational training courses. Soon after high school, he began the sheet metal apprenticeship program. He held a 60+ year membership in Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 33. He worked for many years at Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal in Davisville, WV, working his way up from a journeyman sheet metal worker to shop foreman and finally an estimator. Later in his career he also worked for Singer Sheet Metal.
Charlie, as he was known to friends and family, provided his knowledge and skills to numerous people who needed his mechanical expertise. He did countless jobs to assist anyone who asked for his help. In retirement, he spent many hours sharing his knowledge through the maintenance committee at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where he worshipped for more than 60 years.
Charlie was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 594 where he was a bingo volunteer for many years. He enjoyed following WVU sports and the ups and downs of the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Guardians. He and his wife of 64 years, Joanne, loved to travel and were fortunate to visit all 50 states as well as a few European destinations.
In addition to Joanne, Charlie is survived by his children Tammy Saiko (Walt) of Parkersburg; Terri Borrelli (Jim) of Parkersburg; and Doug Stout (Laura) of Greenville, SC. He also leaves behind grandchildren Joseph Albright of Parkersburg; Katie Waters (Rob) of Erie, PA; Laura Borrelli (Adrian Sanchez Lemoine) of Arlington, VA; Ali Albright of Morgantown, WV; Tony Borrelli (Anna) of Little Hocking, OH; and Shelley Stout of Greenville, SC; as well as great-grandchildren Oliver and Addison Waters of Erie, PA.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert, who died recently on October 13.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday 11:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Father John Rice as Celebrant. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with a Rosary service at 7:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the scholarship fund for K of C Council 594 or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The family would like to thank the outstanding staff at Wyngate for their loving care given to Charlie during the last two months. They also thank Amedisys Hospice Care for their compassionate support.
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