Bro. Jerry M. Putteet, Jr., 79, of Cane Valley, died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.
He was born June 20, 1945 in Casey County to the late Jerry M. and Grace Christine Hasty Putteet. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Thurman and his brother-in-law, Phillip Patterson. Bro. Putteet was Pastor of Russell Heights Baptist Church until his health failed and a former Educator.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Todd Putteet of Cane Valley and Brian Lee Putteet of Somerset; two daughters – Kristina Smith (Jimmy) and Melissa Putteet all of Somerset; one sister, Juanita Patterson of Cane Valley; seven grandchildren, Matthew Lee Putteet, MacKenzie Putteet, Lilee Alexander, Brilee Putteet, Bailey Putteet, Peyton Putteet, Kyndal Putteet; and one great-grandchild, Sadie Mae Schultz.
Funeral services were held Monday at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Wilburn Bonta officiated.
Burial was in Willow Springs Cemetery in Casey County.
Casket bearers were Matthew Lee Putteet, Nik Schultz, Jimmy Smith, Jack New, Michael McMillan, Will Reynolds, and Harrison Moss.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.