Charles Putman

Gaffney, S.C. – Charles Buddy Putman, 93, of Gaffney, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at his residence.

Born in Spartanburg, he was the husband of the late Beverly Palmer Putman and son of the late Hobert Putman and Nellie Dorman Putman.  He retired from Overnite, was employed with the Board of Public Works, and a U. S. Air Force Korean War Veteran.  Charles was a very active member of Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church where he was honored as Deacon Emeritus and was a member of the Andrews Club.

Surviving is a daughter, April Newton (Greg) of Spartanburg; a brother, Kenneth Putman (Betty Sue) of Easley; three sisters, Ruby Starnes of Gaffney, Martha McCraw of Inman and Carolyn Stacy of Blacksburg; two grandchildren, Bradley Newton and Lydia Newton; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Freida Putman Matthews, three brothers, Edward Putman, Frank Putman and George Putman and a sister, Vinnie Miller.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00 PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Clyde Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1449, Gaffney, SC, 29342.

The family will be at the residence.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC