William "Bill" Gordon Putnam Jr.

March 30, 1946 - November 22, 2019

On Friday, November 22, 2019, Bill Putnam, loving husband, dad, PuttPutt, PaPa and brother was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. Bill was born on March 30, 1946 in Ithaca, New York to William Sr. and Thelma Putnam. He attended St. Mary of the Plains and Wichita State University. He was married for 27 years to his devoted and loving wife, Julia Ann Putnam. He was a Partner at Technical Transportation for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Putnam and William Putnam Sr. and brother-in-law Wendell Barber. Bill is survived by his wife Judy Putnam; daughter Lori Price and husband Todd of Austin now in Spokane and Debra Putnam from Richardson, son Bobby Mallow from Houston, Brian Mallow and wife Tanya from Little Elm; sister Dianne McCarthy and husband John, sister Teresa Barber, brother David Putnam and wife Tracy Putnam, sister Nanette Putnam and brother Jack Putnam; his grandchildren Joshua and Nicole Price, Amber Stephens and Casey Mallow; he had 4 great-grandchildren, 9 nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and nephews. Bill was known for his enormous heart and generosity. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He had a vast knowledge of countless subjects. He loved his homeplace in the country and being outdoors. He enjoyed his fishing excursions as well as throwing out a line in his own beautiful ponds. You could often find him in his workshop either tinkering around or making a personal gift for others. He was always quick for a kind word of other’s accomplishments and achievements. As his daughter Deb states he was extremely generous, caring and loving. Daughter Lori says that family and friends were very important to him, he made time for whatever was needed. He loved his wife SO much, and it was a beautiful thing to see. Lori expresses that her father taught her how to do the hard thing and love generously. Bill will truly be missed and we Praise God for the gift of his life.