ruments (TI) as a investigator and later other computer companies in Austin, Texas. One of Bill's many hidden talents was blacksmithing. He was a certified blacksmith, had many horses of his own and was a skilled rider. Bill was ardent student of Texas history. He studied the Indians and cowboys of the 1800's and participated in historical re-enactments, including re-enactments at the Alamo. Bill had an artistic streak and loved to create leather items and Indian items with his hands. He made authentic Indian breast plates from deer bones and created beautiful leather scabbards for knives, which he sold to collectors at various Gun & Knife shows. After retirement, Bill moved to Stonewall, Texas to enjoy the slower pace of the Texas Hill Country. Bill never met a stranger and he will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Mattibel Stout, and his brother Larry Stout. Survivors include his son, William Stout and wife, Ashley, their children, Tyler, Jessica, Autumn, and Kaylie of Midlothian, Texas. Survivors also include Brigette and Jesse R. Stout of San Angelo, Texas; niece Vanessa Stout of Houston; Julia and Randy Stout of San Angelo, Texas; nephew Randy Stout of Austin, Texas; nephew Hank Stout and wife, Marit, of Houston, Texas; and niece Angela Stout Curley and husband, Adam, of Houston, Texas. A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 12th at 11:00 am at Lawnhaven Memorial Garden. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.harper-funeralhome.com/obituaries/William-Bill-Dwain-Stout?obId=4000185#/celebrationWall