Monte Franklin (Pop) Trout

Monte Franklin (Pop) Trout, age 84 of Gainesville passed away Monday January 10, 2022 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center with his family by his side.

Monte graduated from Lyman Hall High School and retired after a long career from U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a local farrier to many. Monte enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, the beach, the mountains & riding horses.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Martha Trout, his parents, Montgomery & Lottie Bell Trout & a son, Mitch Trout.

He is survived by son & daughter in law, Matt & Karen Trout of Hayesville, N.C.; daughter & son in law, Happy & Phil Ferguson of Gillsville, granddaughters, Jenifer (Craig) Roberts, Stephanie (Tyler) Sims & Kaitlyn Trout; grandson, Marshall Trout; great grandchildren, Parker Sims, Kyle Roberts, Chelsea Roberts & Kimber Sims; brother-in-law, Donald (Judy) Baker, sister-in-law, Cathy Neal; special cousin, Patti Madsen.

Celebration of Life services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday January 14, 2022 at the Chapel of Ward’s Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to a charity of one’s choice.

Please share online condolences and memories with the family at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Monte Trout.

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