James Orville Putney Obituary

The family announces the passing of James Orville Putney (Decatur, Alabama) on September 26, 2026. James, born on November 29, 1946, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Freida M. Putney; his parents, Orville Ray Putney and Edith Marie Putney; and his brother William "Bill" Ansel Putney. He is survived by: his children, James Lee Putney, Jerry Putney (Tisa), Pennie Strickland (Jonathan), David Putney and Lisa Ford (Cory); his grandchildren, Kirsten Hibner, Brittany Cavicchioni, Jeri Brees (Jason), Bryon Putney, Kirkland Roberts (Kaylen), Connor, James Reid Putney, Braden Sanders, Anna Sanders, Addie Grace Sanders, Dylan Putney, Blake James (Kaylee), Anthony James (Symoné) and Madison Ford; his great grandchildren, Liam Hibner, Everly Hibner, Bella Cavicchioni, Kaiwren Brees, Preston James, Brynleigh James, Ka'liyah James, Kade Roberts and Kenleigh Roberts; and his siblings, Stephen Putney (Brenda), Lavon Barnett (Junoir) and Debra McCaig (Bobby).