CHAPIN, S.C. – Edward Strout passed away in Chapin, S.C. on July 24, 2025, at the age of 82.
Edward is survived by his son, Jeffrey Strout; two sisters, Mary Parlin, Betty Avery and one brother, Arthur Strout.
Ed was born in Newport and lived in Augusta with his wife Warna where he worked for the State of Maine as a Driver License Examiner. After the passing of his wife, he moved to South Carolina in 2022 to live with Jeff, his wife Amanda and their dog, Murphy the bullmastiff.
A private service will be held this fall to spread the ashes of Ed and Warna.
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