Mr. Lewis Keith Putman, 86, of Grenada, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born September 27, 1936 in Slate Springs to John Gus and Elvie Barton Putman.  Lewis enjoyed a long, successful career at Heatcraft in Grenada where he devoted over 40 years of his life retiring as Production Control Superintendent.  Lewis was grounded in his faith at an early age and was a devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and in many other capacities through the years.  Mr. Putman was an avid outdoorsman and particularly enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.  While his absence leaves a void in the hearts of many, we find comfort in knowing he is resting in the arms of his Savior and has been reunited with his precious Virginia.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 3, 2023 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada with Rev. Eugene Heimbach and Rev. Barry Worrell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Calhoun County.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until the hour of the service Saturday at McKibben and Guinn.

Survivors include his daughter, Carol Hecker(Larry) of Grenada; son, John Putman of Ripley; two sisters, Frances Byars of Birmingham, AL and Glenda Lantrip(Bobby) of Oxford; grandson, Joseph Putman(Shirika) of Olive Branch; two great-grandchildren, Jacob Putman of Mandeville, LA and Logan Putman of Olive Branch and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia Putman and two brothers, Dr. B.H. Putman and James Gerald Putman.

Pallbearers will be Randy Byars, Joe Cox, Tyler Cox, Andy Grass, Riley Hogue and Joseph Putman.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Hayes Branscome, Jimmy Collins, John Fly, David Kilgore, Ben McElwrath, Barry Rounsaville and Jack Wilson.

Memorials may be directed to the Senior Adult Ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).