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Lloyd F. Putnam
Born: 8/9/1948
Died: 2/20/2023
Age: 74
Community: Owosso, MI
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Lloyd F. Putman II, age 74 of Owosso, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Monday morning, February 20, 2023. A funeral service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 2680 E M 21, Corunna, MI 48817. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Jennings~Lyons Chapel, 520 West Main St., Owosso, MI 48867 as well as one hour prior to the service at the church.
Lloyd was born August 9, 1948 in Flint, Michigan to parents, Lloyd and Geneva (Cox) Putman. Following his graduation from Mt. Morris High School, he went to work for General Motors in their Buick Plant. He married the love of his life, Denise Dianne Balcer on August 16, 1969 at Elba Bible Baptist Church. He served his country bravely in the United State Army for 10 years and was honorably discharged in 1978. During his service time he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (3D award), Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Sharpshooter (M-16 Rifle). Upon his return to civilian life, he went back to General Motors and earned an apprenticeship becoming a Journeyman Plumber/Pipefitter/ Steamfitter. He retired from GM following 34 years of service. Lloyd was a faithful member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Corunna, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6579, where he held multiple offices and chairmanships, later transferring to Owosso Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9455; his highest office being State Commander from 2010-2011. He loved working in youth sports in New Lothrop where he coached baseball, softball, football, and wrestling. He also was a 4H Beef Leader for 9 years.
Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of over 53 years, Denise; sons, Lonnie C. Putman, Lloyd F. Putman III, and Jeff L. Putman; daughter, Kristine D. Putman; grandchildren, Gabriel, Michael, Madelynn, and Bruce; sisters, Dora Rouse Byrne, Charlene Scharrer, Ruth Ann Ewells and Cindy Putman; many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to VFW Camp Trotter for Children at camptrotter.org or to the VFW National Homes for Children at vfwnationalhome.org.
Online condolences may be shared at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com. |
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2/24/2023 |
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The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Jennings~Lyons Chapel, 520 West Main St., Owosso, MI 48867 as well as one hour prior to the service at the church.
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2/25/2023 |
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11:00 AM |
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Immanuel Baptist Church
2680 E. M-21
Corunna, MI 48817Get a Map to this location...
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