Lionel William Putnam Obituary

Lionel William Putnam in Rutherfordton, North Carolina passed away on August 5, 2026. Lionel, born on July 13, 1945 in Dubuque, Iowa, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lorna Hill Putnam and Lionel Thomas Putnam; and his brothers, Bruce and Dee Putnam. He is survived by: his wife Judy Cogdill Putnam of Marion; his brother Thomas Putnam (Susan); his siblings-in-law, Catherine Putnam, Frank Cogdill, Jo Pyatt (Cline) and Janice Allman (Jerry); and his nieces and nephews, Susan Pyatt-Baker, Rusti Patton, Regan and Joshua Pyatt.

The family requests that no flowers be sent as it was Lonnie's wish that memorials be made to benefit someone in need.