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Charles

Putman, Jr.

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October 14, 2012

CHARLES PUTNAM, JR. Charles Lester Putnam, Jr. , 74, of Millboro, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. He was born June 2, 1938 in Covington, a son of the late Charles Lester Putman, Sr. and Mamie Hocker Putnam. Mr. Putnam graduated from Covington High School Class of 1955. In 1961 he graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. Highlights of his career were being the Resident Engineer at the Pentagon for 10 years and Project Engineer manager of the Asian- African Museum of the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. Also during his career he worked as a Construction Engineer on the Poff Building in Roanoke. He was a member of Covington Lodge 610, Loyal Order of Moose and the Elks Club in Clifton Forge. His special hobbies included hunting, playing golf, working around his farm, singing and playing his guitar. He attended First Christian Church. Surviving are is daughter, Ruthie Maxwell and her husband Scott of Stafford; three step sons, Tom Bolinger of Millboro; Roy Bolinger and Bobby Bolinger, both of Florida; a sister, Ruth Altizer of Covington; a niece, Garlynda Haynes of Clifton Forge and a nephew, Tim Altizer of Millboro. The interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Ernest Deel, James Stewart, Bill Lawson, Danny Clark, Bill Richardson, Bill Roach , Gary St. Clair and Leon Whitaker. Alternates will be Steve Clark, Chris Lindsey, Mike Clifford, Jerry Ballengee and Mickey Hardy. Memorial Information Memorial donations in Mr. Putman's name may be mad rot the Boy's Home, Inc., 306 Boys Home Rd., Covington, VA 24426
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Dorothy Hayslett

Dec 11, 2023

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.

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Billy Newman

Dec 11, 2023

I did not know Afton, but work with Natalie at MGCC.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to all her family.

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Sonja Helton

Dec 11, 2023

Praying for the Carter family

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Vannessa Bennett

Dec 11, 2023

My prayers go out to the Carter family.

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David liggins Sr

Dec 11, 2023

Condolences to the family nd may the Lord bless you all.

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James hiser

Dec 11, 2023

I’m sorry for ur loss I’ve known Afton my whole life truely good people she will be missed

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Dec 11, 2023

Please accept my most sincere sympathy. May fond memories become treasures of the heart. Prayers and love, Donna S. Nicely

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Dianne Garcia

Dec 11, 2023

My heart goes out to the family. I had the wonderful opportunity of teaching Afton and her mother and father. Afton was a sweet young lady and always a joy with a smile on her face. I am so sorry for the whole family! Please accept my sympathy, to you all.
Dianne Garcia

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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash Richmond, Va.

Dec 11, 2023

Prayers and Love for the family.

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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash

Dec 11, 2023

Condolences and Love to the family. Richmond, Va.

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Scott Family

Dec 10, 2023

Ccndolences To The Carter Family

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Alvin Boguess 807 Jonestown rd covington va

Dec 10, 2023

Mr Carter was a good man I don't think he met anyone that he did not know always talk to me like a true friend he will be miss

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