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Kevin Putney Obituary
Indianola
Kevin Dean Putney, age 55, passed away on January 4, 2014. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 9th from 3 to 8 p.m. with family present from 4 to 8 p.m.at the First United Methodist Church in Indianola, IA. The service will be held on Friday, January 10th at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Burial with his late wife Jane Ann Putney will be at Hewitt Cemetery in White Oak Township.
Kevin graduated from Indianola High School continuing his education at DMACC and Missouri Auction School. He was very active in the communityincluding support for organizations such as FFA and 4-H. He has been an auctioneer in Warren County since 1976. His generosity and giving spirit has greatly impacted many people and organizations.
He is survived by his two sons, Mark and Curt Putney; father Darrell (Juanita) Putney; sisters Bobette (Todd) Miller and Donya (Karl) Hayes; sister in-law Julie (Greig) Jones; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane Putney and his mother Betty (Foust) Putney.
Memorials may be directed to the family in his name for a memorial to be decided at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.overtonfunerals.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Putney
Kim Nizzi
January 10, 2014
One of my favorite antiques was purchased at a Putney auction. He was an honest auctioneer and a stand up guy. How sweet he was to Kenny spoke volumes about his character.
Carole Ackerman(Woodward)
January 8, 2014
I was so saddened by the loss of Kevin Putney and he will be missed by the whole community, Jeff and I got to know his sweet and friendliness and enjoyed going to auctions to see him and his ability in that place. God bless all of you and know our prayers will be going out for you today and the days to come!
Sue Ripperger-Mitchell
January 7, 2014
To the Putney Family, my heart and prayers go out to you. I shall remember Kevin fondly, and will keep you in my prayers.
Sam Buck
January 7, 2014
This comes a shock to me. Kevin will certainly be missed.
Holly Brazelton
January 7, 2014
Kevin you were a wonderful guy and always had a kind helpful smile whenever I seen you. You will be missed by many. Especially by Tanner as he loved his papa pumpkin! My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!
Peggy Jackson
January 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Putney family. He was a very thoughtful and kind person. God Bless.
craig spoon
January 7, 2014
put-put gonna miss you.
Julie Stanley
January 7, 2014
If there was a charity auction you would find Kevin there leading the charge. He was a wonderful man with a huge smile. He will be missed by many and his family is in the thoughts and prayers of all of us.
CAROLYN HOOVER
January 6, 2014
Kevin was a good Senior 4H leader, he & Jane made a great team. He was always fun, good for a laugh & when I first got my dr. license, he let me drive this way cool 4WD chevy truck he had!
Nutting
January 6, 2014
Kevin you will be miss, We enjoyed your smile and laughter, when ever we saw you. We also enjoyed going to your Auction. Going to miss him. May God Be with your family. Cindy and Robert Nutting and family
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