Earlie Putman Jr. Obituary (1928 - 2011)

Age 83, passed away on October 2, 2011. Born March 24, 1928, Jr. grew up in Tennessee, married and moved his family to Michigan. He retired from Federal Drop Forge after 33 years. He loved to play poker, hunt, fish, and spend time with his family, especially his grandsons. Preceding him in death are his wife of 57 years, Della, son Michael Lynn, his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He will be greatly missed by his children Kathryn (Steven) Shepard, Terrill (Scottie) Putman, and Pamela (Yancy Edger) Shore; grandchildren Kristopher (Nichole) Putman, Jason (Stephanie) Shepard, and Alex (Jackie) Shepard; great grandchildren Madelynn and Carter Shepard, Kirsten and Kamryn Putman; brother Sam (Sally) Putmon; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. There will be a service at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home with visitation on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00PM and 6:00 to 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels, or the charity of your choice.