of Grass Lake, Michigan, age 88, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, at home under hospice care. He was born February 21, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John Richard and Loretta M. (Stephenson) Outhwaite.
John grew up in Detroit. He was a mechanic for a while and then worked as a self-employed carpet layer from 1970 - 2010, including subcontracting with Merkel’s. John was known around town as “Johnny O, the carpet guy.” John made a lot of friends at Stiver’s and enjoyed kayaking, camping in the U.P., and fly fishing.
John is survived by his sons, Scott (Erica) Outhwaite of Grass Lake, and Jeffery Outhwaite of Jackson; sister, Rose Stickel of Gainesville, Florida; five grandchildren, Blake Outhwaite, Olivia (Jobe) Clarke, Savanna Outhwaite, Dylan Outhwaite, and Eric Outhwaite; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Mark Outhwaite.
A private service will be held.
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