NORFOLK – Guy Hamilton Putman, Jr., 103. passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in a Norfolk hospital. Mr. Putman retired not only from the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant commander but also from SunTrust Bank as a comptroller. Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1918, he was the son of the late Mary Ford Putman and Guy H. Putman, Sr. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Bragg Putman. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Guy H. Putman III of Norfolk; and many friends who will miss him dearly. Guy enlisted in the Navy as a yeoman “to see the world” when he graduated St. Michaels high school in 1935. Early on he was active during the Spanish Civil War and later, he was commissioned as an officer as the U.S. entered World War II, even though he had no college degree. After 23 years he retired as a lieutenant commander in 1958 and decided to stay in Norfolk. After the Navy, Guy received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, now known as Old Dominion University. He then worked for 23 years in the banking industry. Guy’s passions included Boy Scouts, fishing, and ballroom dancing. Guy Jr became a scout leader when his son, Guy III, became a scout in the 1960s. Guy Jr remained close friends with other scouting families through the decades and was the last living parent of the group at his passing. He also enjoyed catching trophy-sized fish and earned numerous certificates. Guy Jr.’s favorite entertainment/exercise since 2002 has been ballroom dancing. Until COVID 19 curtailed everyones’ activities in early 2020, Guy Jr coached two groups of seniors to dance and danced himself several times a week. He often said that staying active and eating well helped him keep fit and healthy. When Guy Jr reached 100 years old on May 31, 2018, the Virginian-Pilot posted an article written by Claire Mitzel titled, “At 100 years old, Norfolk man is still dancing – and driving.” In that article Ms Mitzel quoted Guy as saying, “People say, ‘It isn’t like it used to be.’ Well, life wouldn’t be as exciting today if it was like it used to be.” To see the entire article please visit www.pilotonline.com and search on Guy Putman 100. The family will receive friends at a visitation on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. at the Norfolk Chapel of H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21st also in the Norfolk Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.