James F. Putts

James “Jim” Fredrick Putts, 76, passed away September 27, 2016.� He was a resident of Rensselaer.� He was born December 12, 1939 in Rensselaer to the late Louis and Reba (Hawkins) Putts.He is survived by his children, Brenda Dolan (Larry Hand), Scott Putts, Karen Horrall, and Pamela (Andrew) Matlock; grandchildren, Colleen, Jack, Molly� Dolan, Calei, Paige, Sam Putts, Riley and Reba Horrall, and Drew and Joe Matlock; three great grandchildren; brother, Bob Putts; sister, Anita (John) Gagin; and former wife, Sherry Putts.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Putts; daughter, Lori Lynn Putts; brothers, Joe and Dick Putts; and sister, Rita Marie Putts.Jim owned and operated Jim’s Radiator Shop for almost 50 years.� He was a member of JC Cruisers, the American Legion and V.F.W. in Rensselaer, and the Newport Hill Climb Club.� He enjoyed antique cars and was a volunteer fireman for the Rensselaer Fire Department.You are invited to the American Legion in Rensselaer on Saturday October 15th starting at 2:00 P.M. to have a drink in Jim’s memory.Memorial contributions are suggested to JC Cruisers or the charity of the donor’s choice.Arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care.