Rudolph Joseph Stout, Jr.

Rudolph Joseph “R.J.” Stout, Jr., 92, of Beaumont, Texas, was called peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas. A gentle soul of deep faith, quiet strength, and unwavering kindness, R.J. lived a life devoted to God, family, and service to others.

R.J. was born in 1933 to Annie Mary Stansbury and Rudolph Joseph Stout, Sr., whose roots were in southern Louisiana. He was the youngest of five children and grew up in Beaumont surrounded by a loving family that shaped his lifelong values of humility, integrity, and compassion.

A 1952 graduate of Beaumont High School, R.J. went on to attend Lamar University, where he studied engineering. A gifted athlete, he played football and baseball, earning recognition as an all-district shortstop. He also loved music and served as president of the Exporter Choir. Though naturally shy and soft-spoken, he was well loved and respected by teachers and classmates alike.

Following his studies, R.J. worked at Bethlehem Steel before proudly serving two years in the United States Army, where he was stationed near Washington, D.C., helping protect the nation’s capital. After his honorable discharge, he began a long and faithful career with Gulf States Utilities—later Entergy—in 1956, retiring in 1995 after nearly four decades of dedicated service. There he met his wife of 62 years, Peggie Bullard. With his marriage, he gained a daughter, Pamela Renee.  R.J. was a loving and devout husband and father.

R.J. and his beloved wife, shared a life rooted in faith, love, and loyalty. Together they worked at Entergy and were devoted members of Forest Park United Methodist Church. R.J. was a pillar of the church, studying the Bible daily and serving tirelessly as treasurer, chairman of the ushers, and in countless other roles. He showed up every day simply to do whatever needed to be done, never seeking recognition, only the chance to serve. His quiet faith and steady presence touched everyone who knew him.

R.J. was also a Director of the Beaumont Northwest Lions Club, reflecting his lifelong commitment to helping others. Except for his military service, he spent his entire life in Beaumont—a community he loved deeply.

With Peggie, he enjoyed traveling with her brother Pat and sister-in-law Shirley, spending cherished time at the lake with the Bullard family, and sharing simple joys together. R.J. loved watching the news and cheering on the Texas A&M Aggies. He was highly intelligent, deeply curious, and always eager to understand the world around him.

Those who knew R.J. will remember a man who was gentle, kind, and unfailingly sincere—a man of his word, soft-spoken yet strong in spirit. He loved his family, his country, and his Lord with all his heart.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Peggie Stout; his parents and his beloved siblings, Dorothy Stout Hardin (Guy), Raymond Stout (Shirley), Elaine Stout Menefee (Melvin), and Ramona Stout Budd (Bill).

He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Biscamp Forrest; his cherished granddaughter, Ashley Elizabeth Forrest; his beloved niece, Nancy Budd Pattie and her husband, Joe; niece, Sharon Stout; nephew, Rodney Stout; niece, Debbie Menefee Ethridge and her husband, Dale; Roger and Becky Menefee and always enjoyed time with great-nieces, Ciera Pattie and Stacy Wiley. He is also survived by the extended Bullard family, whom he held dear, Linda and Paul Bullard of College Station, Shirley Bullard of Marble Falls, Debra Bullard of Tomball, and Perri and Ken Cook of Leesburg, Florida. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom were blessed by his steady love and gentle example.

Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Park United Methodist Church, 225 S. Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas.

A gathering of Mr. Stout’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m. with his memorial service to follow at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

R.J. Stout leaves behind a legacy of humility, devotion, and quiet goodness—a life well lived, a heart well loved, and a faith that carried him home.