Thomas Irvin Puckett, 75, of Apison, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his residence.
A native of Marshall County, Kentucky, he had been a resident of the Chattanooga area for the past 38 years. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service and was the son of the late Lawrence “Pete” Puckett and Mildred Butler Puckett.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Edward Puckett; his mother-in-law, Edna McDaniel; and a brother-in-law, Paul York.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Glenda Puckett; sister, Ruby Lois Puckett York; two brothers, Darrell Lynn Puckett and his wife Tracy, and Jimmy Richard Thompson and his wife Kathy, all of Benton, Kentucky.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Veterans Honor Plaza at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville. David Puckett will officiate and full military honors will be conducted by the William A. Doyle Post #236 of the American Legion. A fellowship meal will follow in annex at Mike Miller Park.
Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of all arrangements.
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