Howard Wayne Putman

Howard Wayne Putman, 90, of Marble Falls, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2023. Wayne was born on April 15, 1933, in Afton (Dickens County), Texas to Simuel Howard and Martha Faye Putman. He grew up in Lubbock, Texas and graduated from Lubbock High School in 1952. He joined the Army the following year and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. In 1954, he married Gene Ann Galloway. They were married for 68 years. Wayne and Gene Ann had three sons.

Wayne had a lifelong love of studying scriptures. His deepest desire was to meet the Lord, and always eagerly waited for His return. Wayne loved his family greatly: his wife, parents, sisters, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He loved hunting and fishing and was an expert woodworker. He leaves behind many pieces he thoughtfully made for his loved ones. He loved the beauty of the world around him, especially birds, deer, wildflowers, and mountains. He loved his dogs, and all dogs loved him.

Wayne was a kind, gentle, patient man. His family described him as wise, peaceful, steady, loving, and witty. Many mentioned his great laugh and sense of humor. He always had a joke and couldn’t wait to share it with you. He was loved by all and was an anchor to his family.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Joyce Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Gene Ann and 3 sons, Mark (Belinda), Michael (Katrina) and Wesley (Marcella), sisters Theada James and Vicki Eudy, 11 grandchildren: Krystin Dunagan (Kevin), Joshua Putman (Kacy), Whitney Archer (Daniel), Jared Putman, Amber Sladek, Taylor Altomore (Jared), Garrett Putman (Athen), Summer Putman, Luke Putman (Krista), Cody Putman, Loren Putman, and 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home (1805 Hwy 281 North) in Marble Falls, on Sunday, May 21, from 5-7 pm. A memorial service will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church (2702 Mormon Mill Rd) on Monday, May 22, at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be sent to Fellowship Baptist Church. The church’s website is www.fmf.life.