Robert Benjamin Putnam, a 47-year-old male from Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on June 4, 2015. He was born on June 11, 1967, in Cleveland County. Robert was employed by United Construction in Charlotte for over 15 years. He was survived by his wife, Cecilia Cole Putnam, his mother, Dian Putnam Dickey, and his stepfather, Jimmy Dickey. He also left behind stepsons Jeffrey Brandon Wilson and Justin Michael Wilson, as well as grandchildren Olivia and Zachary Wilson.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Mial Benjamin Putnam Jr., and his grandparents, Willie Frances Putnam, Mial Putnam Sr., E.Z., and Julia Wright Whitworth.
Robert's death was not reported as a murder, and there were no arrests, suspects, litigations, or investigations related to his passing. The available information indicates that his death occurred at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. No further details regarding the cause of death or any criminal involvement were found in the sources reviewed.
