Richard Norman Putnam Nov 29, 1941 ~ Sep 2, 2026 Richard Norman “Dickie” Putnam was born November 29, 1941, in Hamilton, Texas, to Donald Dean Putnam and Edith Pauline Atchley Putnam. He grew up in the Gatesville area and cherished memories of his childhood at Fort Hood.
Dickie graduated from high school in Flat, Texas, with the Class of 1961. He participated in basketball, football, track, FFA and…