John R. "Jack" Stout, 76, of Brookston, passed away at 2:30 am, Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at his residence following a battle with leukemia. He was born to John and Pearl Stout on August 8, 1937. His father, John, preceded him in death and he was raised by his mother and stepfather, Joe Smith, who have preceded him is death. He is also preceded in death by his beloved dachshund, Jake. John was married to Mary Drake Utley, who passed away in 2004. He married Diana Gordon Quillen in 2005 and she survives. He is also survived by step-son, Patrick Quillen (wife: Jenny) of Kokomo, and step-granddaughter, Jada, and step-grandson, Aidan. His brothers, Larry Smith (wife: Janet) of Monroe, La. and their children, Eric, Lori, and Kim; Jimmy Smith (wife: Patti) of Lafayette, and their children, J.J. and Jeff; and a sister, Virginia Dowling (husband: Gary) of Romney, and her children, Dawn and Andy. Step-son, Ted Utley (wife: Kelly) of Brownsburg, step-granddaughter, Taylor and step-grandson, Tanner. Step-daughter, Peggy Spencer of Charlotte, Tn., step-granddaughters, Leah, Lacey, and Erin. Step-daughter, Penny Bowsher of Monticello and step-granddaughter, MaKayla. Step-daughter, Alisha Steeves (husband: Doug) of Pestone, Ill. and step-grandsons Matthew and Brian. Jack is also survived by many much loved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jack drove trucks all his life for many companies, most recently retired Exide, Pedigo Trucking, Burton Trucking in Brookston, and Nelson Trucking in Rossville. Jack loved IU basketball and all sports basketball, football, baseball, bull riding, and loved NASCAR. His favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. He also loved his dachshunds, Sam and Shaq. Friends may call from 5 pm until the time of memorial service at 7 pm, Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia-Cancer Foundation or your favorite no kill animal shelter. "Love to all my family and friends, my neighbors, Tony and Karen Yoder and Nick and Connie Nickelson."