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- [S328] News & Advance, The, Hout, Morgan "Coach".
Morgan "Coach" Hout, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 1st.
Morgan was born in Columbus, OH in 1947 to Paul and Colleen Hout. His family moved to the Atlanta area a short time later, where he would eventually meet his future spouse, Brenda. The two would be married in 1968, and would later move to Greenville, South Carolina, where he and Brenda attended Bob Jones University.
After accepting his first coaching job in 1970, Morgan's career would continue to grow to encompass coaching positions in the arena and college leagues - including the University of Maryland, Liberty University, and other institutions. Many players impacted by Coach Hout would go on to have successful careers in professional football, including the NFL.
After moving to Kentucky in 1993 and accepting a coaching position at Georgetown University, Coach Hout eventually settled in Lexington, KY with his wife, Brenda, and two children, Morgan and Jonathan. Coach Hout remained in Lexington for 12 years before moving to Pompano Beach, FL after his children finished high school - where he would continue to coach football at the high school level for an additional eight years.
In 2012, Coach Hout returned to Lynchburg and rejoined Liberty University, where he remained employed until he retired at age 74. Morgan was well-known for his deep involvement in and love for athletics at Liberty University, and he was inducted into the Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame for his role in transitioning Liberty's Football Program from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I during his tenure as Head Football Coach from 1984-1988.
Over the course of his entire life, Morgan loved all things related to sports, and was always willing to share his near-inexhaustible supply of knowledge on the subject to all who asked. His skill as a coach, teacher, and mentor was well-regarded and deeply appreciated by all who were fortunate enough to know him. He exemplified kindness to all he met, perseverance in the face of adversity, and an unending drive to pass on his knowledge and experience to his players - especially his children.
Most of all, he was dearly loved by Brenda, his wife of 55 years, who faithfully supported him throughout the twists and turns of his coaching career - all while raising their two children. Morgan and Brenda enjoyed traveling, watching movies, and going to athletic events together.
Morgan was a man who led by example - putting Christ first in his family, career, and friendships - instilling his values and wisdom in everyone he touched. Most of all, Morgan was a faithful and supportive husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a coach and mentor to a great many athletes. He will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know and love him.
Morgan is survived by his wife, Brenda; his daughter Morgan Stanhope and her husband Thor; his son Jonathan and his wife Sarah; and his nine grandchildren: Hayden, Izzabella, Lexi, Joseph, Caleb, Allyssa, Hannah, Daniel, and Aribella.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in Morgan's name to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at ??https://www.fca.org/donate.
A Memorial Service will be held on November 11th, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Thomas Road Baptist Church in the Pate Chapel, 1 Mountain View Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com.
News & Advance, The: 05NOV2023
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d. 1 Nov 2023 (Age 76 years)