George Charles Putnam, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 15, 2021 in Denton, Texas. He was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on February 18, 1953 and traveled the world because his father was in the military. He was raised primarily in Trieste, Italy until his family moved to the US but he kept speaking Italian throughout his life.

They settled in El Paso where he attended high school then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973 during the Vietnam Era. He repeatedly used to say that the reason he enlisted in the Navy was because his mother threatened to have a heart attack if he enlisted in any other branch of the military. After the Navy, he joined the U.S. Border Patrol and most recently retired as Special Agent of DHS/ICE in 2003.

He met the love of his life, Nuria Teresa Prendes in 1983 while working together in Eagle Pass, Tx. with the Border Patrol. They married in 1987 and recently celebrated their 34th anniversary. Together they had three children he adored George Anthony Putnam, David Charles Putnam and Nuria Alexandra Putnam.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles M. Putnam and Laura P. Putnam and his nephew Christopher Putnam. He is survived by his only brother Clarence L. Putnam, his wife and three children and a very large loud Cuban family on his wife’s side.

Friends and family will agree that George was one of the most honest individuals they have ever known. He passionately loved his family and his country. He was a person of integrity and honor always, fiercely loyal and dedicated to his family. He was a man of very strong faith and lived his life led by a very strong moral compass that never wavered.

George loved to talk politics, shooting at the gun range and loved his dogs including his most recent pets Boris and Nixon. He was a history buff and loved anything having to do with submarines, boats and airplanes—his favorite pastime was visiting wartime museums.

Toward the end of his life he became a devout Christian and studied the Bible. He believed it was the best instruction manual for life.

George was one of a kind and had a loud infectious laugh that could be heard on most days. Friends will remember him wearing his favorite shoes—a pair of pink Crocs his daughter gave him. He will be buried wearing them, fatigues and a Guayabera. He talked to each of his kids on average of 3 times a day and was a constant companion to his wife who he adored. He loved with all his might and will be greatly missed.

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