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Richard "Civitan" Preston Putnam

April 12, 1948 — October 27, 2017

Richard P Putnam
1948-2017

Gastonia – Richard "Civitan" Preston Putnam, 69, passed away on October 27, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born on April 12, 1948 in Gaston County to Faye Loftin Putnam and the late Sam Putnam.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandson, Logan Putnam

Richard was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by many. He was a U.S. Marine Corp and worked as a truck driver for John E. Jenkins, Inc for over 30 years.

Survivors include his son, Jayson Putnam, daughters, Gina Putnam and Mike Ledford; Dawn Cox and husband Kenny Cox, and Christy Eller; mother Faye Putnam; Grandchildren; Megan Parker and Dano Garrison, Kelci Wilson and Justin Dellinger; Kalee Wilson, Celeste Eller, Kaleb and Zak Putnam, River and Jordan Putnam and Juan Suffridge; Great Grandchildren; Daisy Dellinger, Preston and Dallas Garrison and Ariana and Brianna Gates;
many nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends


A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 31 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Reverend David MacEachern officiating with military honor by the Gaston County Honor Guard

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and at other times at the home of Dawn and Kenny Cox, 114 Welch Avenue, Gastonia
Interment will be private.

Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704 864-5144 is serving the Family.
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