Charles Henry “Chuck” Puckett
Sunrise, October 15, 1940 – Sunset, February 28, 2024
Charles Puckett was born in Knoxville, TN, on Oct. 15, 1940, to Charlie and Helen Puckett. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from South High School in 1958. Before retirement, Mr. Puckett served in the U.S. Army and had blossoming careers with Minneapolis staples such as Honeywell and the Minneapolis Public School District.
Mr. Puckett leaves behind six children, 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, in addition to four remaining siblings: Robert (Bob) Puckett, Jasper (JC) Puckett, Edward (Ed) Puckett, and Janice Moore.
The Puckett Family will celebrate the life of Mr. Puckett on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Estes Funeral Chapel located at 2201 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411. Visitation and viewing will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and the homegoing services will start promptly at 3 p.m. In honor of his favorite color yellow, the family welcomes attendees to incorporate the color in their attire if possible.
Mr. Puckett will be laid to rest at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10 a.m. Extended family and friends are welcome to join.
Please send any cards and flowers to the Puckett Family c/o Estes Funeral Chapel.
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