Larry Dee Putnam
Larry Dee Putnam, 77, Chico, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Funeral was Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Aurora Baptist Church with graveside at Aurora Cemetery.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Larry was born March 17, 1940, in Greenburg, Kan. to Alferd and Ruth Putnam. The family moved to Colorado in 1945. Larry attended schools in Wiley and McClave, graduating from McClave High School in 1958. He was awarded a full scholarship in auto-mechanics and attended Pueblo Jr. College. He graduated in 1960. Larry is an Air Force veteran. He served from 1962 to 1966. While serving his country, he was trained in electronics. After his service, he took that training and applied it to a new career with Curtis Mathis. He had a successful career with Curtis Mathis and eventually owned his own home entertainment businesses. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, tinkering and learning how to fly his own airplane. He enjoyed most of these hobbies in his retirement, with his companion Andrea.
Larry was preceded in death by his father; twin brother Barry Putnam; and sister Linda Putnam Miller.
He is survived by his mother; his companion of 12 years, Andrea Benthall of Aurora; son Shad Putnam and wife, Heather, of Grain Valley, Mo.; daughter Nicole Moore and husband, Troy, of Platte City, Mo.; sister Lita Schaffer and husband, Tom, of Livermore, Ca,; grandchildren Joshua, Megan, Ty and JD; and great-granddaughter Amelia.
Also left behind are numerous extended family members and friends.
Donations may be made to Hospice Plus in Decatur, TX or a charity of your choice.
