Gail F. Puckett
December 8, 1937-October 4, 2022
Gail F. Puckett, 84, of Carmel, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.
He was born on Dec. 8, 1937 in Horse Cave, KY, son of William and Bettie (Burd) Puckett.
Mr. Puckett was a 1955 graduate of Paoli High School. He then enlisted in the US Naval Reserves. After he was discharged from the Naval Reserves, he took classes at the Meat Cutting School. He established his family business of Puckett & Sons Concrete Construction and worked until retirement. During that time, Mr. Puckett received an award for his fine concrete work from Ryland Homes.
A country boy at heart, he grew up on farms, roaming the woods, fields, fishing, hunting and loving all of God’s beauty and creation. As a 13-year-old boy, Mr. Puckett was saved during a revival meeting. At age 15 he met the love of his life, Judy, on the front steps of his church. They married 5 years later, and along with their first two children moved to the Indianapolis area in 1960.
Mr. Puckett was employed with Washington Township Schools as a custodian at North Central High School, worked diligently and was soon appointed Supervisor of all the schools’ custodians. He later learned the concrete flatwork trade with his brother-in-law. After several years, the Puckett & Sons Concrete Company was established. His two sons and a grandson have continued the family trade. He loved working outdoors.
Other hobbies of Mr. Puckett’s include gardening and building, moving a house, remodeling and adding on to it. Around 30 years ago, he bought property, excavated and felled trees to create a pond and camping-picnic area for family gatherings.
He loved the Lord, his wife, and entire family with all his heart! He departed this world with a happy heart doing what he loved “fishing”, on a beautiful fall day, going straight into his forever home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years Judy (Daugherty) Puckett; four children Philip Mark (Christi) Puckett, Lisa Gayle (Mike) Boles, Joel Douglas (Christie) Puckett and Lora Lee (Jerry) Baughey; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two brothers John Mitchel Puckett and David Jeriel (Shelia) Puckett.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Samuel Boles; two brothers Terry Lee Puckett and Carl Douglas Puckett; and sister Bettie Jo Harvey.
Family and friends are scheduled to gather on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 at 10 a.m. in Colonial Hills Baptist, where Mr. Puckett had been an active member since 1962. The Funeral Service is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m., noon.
The burial will take place in Olive Hill Cemetery, Bowling Green, IN.
Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Puckett may be directed to Colonial Hills Church, 8140 Union Chapel Road, Indianapolis 46240. Envelopes will be available at the service.
Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.