Kenneth Orlan Puckett

Kenneth Orlan Puckett obituary, Kailua-Kona, HI

Kenneth Orlan Puckett

Kenneth Puckett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 16, 2025.
Kenneth Orlan Puckett

August 8, 1935 - July 13, 2025

Kenneth Orlan Puckett passed away on July 13, 2025, in O ahu, Hawai i, with his wife, Patty, and daughter, Lana, lovingly by his side.

Ken was born on August 8, 1935, in Wayne, Oklahoma. As an infant, he moved with his parents to California-just in time to be carried across the newly opened San Francisco Bay Bridge in 1936.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Munich, Germany, where he played baseball. His love for the game stayed with him throughout his life, and he continued playing softball well into his senior years and retirement. His team won fifteen major world tournaments-a testament to his talent and enduring passion.

Ken loved fishing and hunting, especially with his son, Mark, and grandson, Ryan. He built a long and successful career as an engineer with PG&E in the San Francisco Bay Area, then retired to Grass Valley, California, where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and time in the great outdoors.

He spent many winters in Hawai i before settling permanently in Kailua-Kona in 2021. There, he found joy in his ohana, the beauty of the ocean, sunsets, and whale watching from the lanai. He especially cherished traveling-sailing through the British Virgin Islands and cruising the rivers of Europe were among his favorite adventures.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Patty Puckett; his children Lana Puckett, Lisa Puckett, Jeanene Coleman, Mark Puckett, and Carole Campedel; and his stepson, Vinson Ferrinho. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Courtney Puckett, Ryan Coleman, Marissa Gunderson, and Blake Coleman; and great-grandchildren, Kai Gunderson and Wyatt Coleman.

His presence, wisdom, stories, and quiet strength will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

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July 19, 2025

Deborah Cloutier posted to the memorial.

July 17, 2025

Linda and Chuck Thompson posted to the memorial.

July 17, 2025

Calvin & Virginia Campbell posted to the memorial.

Deborah Cloutier

July 19, 2025

Rest in peace Ken. May God comfort all those grieving the loss of Ken.

Linda and Chuck Thompson

July 17, 2025

Patty, Lana, Vinnie and family,
There are no words to say how sorry we were to hear of Ken's passing. We keep reminiscing on all of our memories of our adventures in the Virgin and British Islands. Memories we can never forget. So Fun!!! So Lucky to have been able to share with Ken and Patty. With much Aloha, Linda and Chuck Thompson

Calvin & Virginia Campbell

July 17, 2025

We were so blessed by knowing Ken and sharing his wonderful stories. We will forever remember his smile and great laugh.

Patty

July 17, 2025

Jeffrey Tufarolo

July 17, 2025

I´m very sorry to hear the news about Ken. My sincere condolences.

Diana Stanley

July 16, 2025

I'll miss ken dearly. I loved him very much. I will remember all the good times. RIP God bless

Lori Leone

July 16, 2025

Special times we our wonderful friends.

Lori Leone

July 16, 2025

We loved every moment we spent with you.

Sandy Sheesley

July 16, 2025

RIP Ken, you will be missed. May you continue to watch over your family.

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