Stran Lippincott Trout

Former New Kent County Board of Supervisors member Stran Trout passed away suddenly at his home in Woodhaven Shores. Born on Sept. 30, 1942 in Staunton, Stran was the son of Dr. William E. Trout, Jr. and Harriet McCurley Trout. Dr. Trout was Professor of Chemistry at Mary Baldwin College and then the University of Richmond. Stran attended Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. After serving in the U.S Navy, he attended the University of Richmond for his undergraduate degree and then graduated from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond in 1974. He was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Virginia the same year and was then admitted to the Federal Courts including the Supreme Court. He was employed with distinction by the U.S. Small Business Administration in a number of positions for 21 years. Stran moved to New Kent County in 1978 and his imprint on the county was highlighted by service work and community outreach. Stran began his county work in 1992 as a member of New Kent County’s Planning Commission serving seven consecutive years. He was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2004 and served eight years. Other governmental activities include being part of New Kent County’s Historic Commission, New Kent 4-H Advisory Board and representing the county on the Chickahominy Health District Advisory Board. Stran also became a commissioner on the Virginia Racing Commission, the Richmond Regional District Planning Commission, the Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization, the Capitol Regional Collaborative and the Governor of Virginia’s Outreach Network. While serving On the Virginia Racing Commission Stran’s calm demeanor was instrumental during the negotiation period to reopen Colonial Downs. Stran is fondly known for his work with several community organizations. Among the primary groups he was affiliated with were the New Kent Ruritan Club, Providence Forge Ruritan Club and the New Kent Rotary Club. Other groups Stran served on include the New Kent Community Development Corporation, New Kent Educational Foundation, New Kent County Fair committee, New Kent Chamber of Commerce, New Kent Historical Society and the Providence Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad. Stran’s publications include “A Trip Up the Pamunkey River with a Flag of Truce”, and “New Kent Courthouse District – from the 17th to the 21st Century”. Perhaps his most his most popular publishing among New Kent County residents were the New Kent History Calendars which were free. Stran’s involvement and dedication to New Kent was the definition of selfless service. Some thought of him as “Mr. New Kent”. His life here in New Kent made his fellow citizens richer by this selfless service. A Life Well Lived! Stran is survived by his brother William E. Trout, III, of Madison Heights, Virginia. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Stran Lippincott Trout

September 30, 1942 - March 11, 2022