Freddie “Fred” Gene Shrout 78, of Kingwood, died June 14, 2021, in the comfort of his home with family by his side. Born Aug. 31, 1942, in Kingwood, he was the son of the late Harry Glennville Edwin and Cecile Virginia (Teets) Shrout.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beverly “Joanne” Shrout; his daughters, Glenna Whetsell and husband Tracy, of Kingwood, and Rhonda Friend and husband Gary, of Thornton; his grandchildren, Brittany Crabtree and husband Nick, of Clear Brook, Va., and Greg Smith and wife Tiffany, of Morgantown; step-grandchildren, Shelly Rocha and companion Joshua Hite, of Morgantown, Heidi Felton, of Terra Alta, Tyler Whetsell, of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Logan Whetsell, of Kingwood; four great-grandchildren, Owen and Brady Crabtree, and Maelee and Greyson Smith; six step-great-grandchildren; Whitney and Jake Metheny, Briar Felton and Josh, Nate and Ellie Hite; his brothers, Donald Shrout, Ralph Shrout, Garnet Shrout and Harry Shrout, all of Reedsville; one sister, Joyce Johnson, of Masontown; special friends, Shawna, John, Alexys and Austyn Stull; and his canine companion, River.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Shrout, Lewis Shrout and Robert Shrout; two sisters, Nadine Young and Gladys Odom; and a granddaughter, Tiffany Michele Smith.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Tina Eggleton, Joyce Goodwin and all the staff at WV Caring for their kindness and caring.
Friends will be received at the Browning Funeral Home in Kingwood, from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 17, with Pastor Gina Frazee officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Terra Alta.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to WV Caring at P.O. Box 760 Arthurdale, WV 26520-0760.
Condolences:
www.browningfuneralhomewv.com
