David Richard Hout, PhD, 51, died unexpectedly at his home in Brentwood, TN, on March 23, 2024.

He was born on June 1, 1972, on Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, the only child of George W. Hout and Molly L. Hout. David spent his childhood as an Air Force "brat" living in Alaska, Virginia, North Carolina, and Europe. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Christopher Newport University, and his Master of Science in biology from Central Missouri State University. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in cell biology and anatomy with honors from the University of Kansas in 2006. He worked in the field of cancer research with a focus in lung and breast cancers. During his 18 years in this field, he was a Research Fellow at Vanderbilt University. He worked as Director and Vice President of R&D for Insight Genetics, Inc. and GM East Coast Facility and Pharma Operations for Oncocyte Corporation. He was currently the Senior Director of Sales -Molecular for Healgen Scientific, Inc.

In 2008, David married Jennifer Nelson. They had one child, Claire, who survives. He is also survived by his parents, George and Molly Hout, of Warrensburg, MO.

Dave was a gentle and loving father to Claire. His family was extremely important, and he made a point to organize a family vacation every year. He stood strong for family members through major medical issues asking for nothing in return. It was just what he did for his family.

Over the years, Dave gave solace and support to many friends and acquaintances who were suffering with cancer.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation or the First Christian Church and left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.