James W. Trout II, 40, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.
James was born in Bellefontaine on Jan. 1, 1982, to James W. Trout (Christine) and Rose (Downing) Trout. James was also preceded in death by his father, James W. Trout, on Feb. 19, 2022, along with his grandfather, Carl E. Trout, grandmother Donna J. (Brandyberry) Trout, aunt Deborah M. Ginn and uncle Frank Ginn.
He is survived by girlfriend Breanna Lane of Ocoee, Fla., and daughters Audrey Louise, 7, and Ember Leigh, 1. He also had two sisters, Jennifer Beasley (Christopher McCurtain) of Oklahoma and Heather (Jim) Cornell of New York. He also had numerous aunts, uncles and nieces and nephews.
James, who was also known to go by “Jimmy” or “Bro” or “Uncle B” by his family, lived in Florida for the past 18 years. He was the manager of the Tire Super Center in Winter Garden, Fla. He was a very hard worker. He was a kid at heart and loved to play games with his two girls. He was just beginning to teach softball to Audrey and a little basketball.
The family will be holding a private celebration of James’ life at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in James’ name to: National Suicide Prevention Foundation, 799 S. Main St., Lima, OH, (419) 879-7195; or to Lifeline of Ohio, 770 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH, 43212.