Milton Leon Puckett
1935 - 2013
Milton Leon Puckett
1935 - 2013
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BORN
1935
DIED
2013
Milton Puckett Obituary
Milton Leon Puckett, age 77, of Eagleville, TN died Tuesday, July 30th, 2013. Mr. Puckett was born in Triune and was a son of the late John Milton and Grace Lee Porter Puckett. He founded Puckett's Bi-Rite in Eagleville in 1959 and operated the grocery for 41 years. During this time he also partnered with Puckett Brothers in Triune, Big Star in Chapel Hill and the Puckett's Grocery in Leiper's Fork which still bears his name. As a young man he played baseball in the Tri-State League and served his country in the armed forces in Germany. In later years, he served on the Fleming Grocery Advisory Board and spent many hours among friends playing golf at Henry Horton State Park. He was a member of Eagleville United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kathi Puckett Desplinter.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Betty Jane Shelton Puckett; three daughters: Lisa Bogle, and husband Bobby, Smyrna, TN, Karen Puckett M.D., Murfreesboro, TN, and Kim Scott, M.D. and husband, John Scott M.D. , Franklin, TN. He delighted in his 7 grandchildren: Mary Katherine and Sarah Grace Bogle; Caroline and Christine Spindel, Claire, Cole and Hannah Scott. Also survived by his sister Anita Case, Niota, TN.
Family members will receive friends on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. at Eagleville United Methodist Church, 375 Old Hwy 99, Eagleville, TN. Visitation will also be on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with funeral services being conducted at 2:00 p.m. at Eagleville United Methodist Church with Rev. Nan Zoller and Rev. Dave McIntyre officiating. Burial will follow in Triune Cemetery, Triune, TN.
Active Pallbearers: Kenny Puckett, Rodney Burns, Jamie Shelton, Ronnie Webb, Carl Ralston, Robert Goins; Honorary pallbearers: Ellis Sudberry, Billy Joe Snell, Donnelly Mealer, Leon Reed, Herbert Crick, Merkle Rigsby, Billy Giles, Paul Pratt, Dick Batts, Rex Messick, Gordon Lamb, Jimmy Wilkerson, Bob Whittaker, Tom Reed, and the College Grove Card Players.
Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN or Eagleville United Methodist Church, 375 Old Hwy. 99, Eagleville, TN 37060.
LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chapel Hill, Tennessee in charge of arrangements, 931-364-2233, (www.lawrencefuneral.net).
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sandra and jennifer rine
August 4, 2013
Ms Jane, Karen, Caroline and Chrissy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed my afternoon drop offs because I would get to see Leon and his cats. Ms Jane and Karen please let me know if I can be of any help. God bless you all at this time
August 1, 2013
Kim - we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Ron and Karen Brown
Kathey Dalton-Burleson
August 1, 2013
Jane, Lisa, Karen and Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Leon was such an icon in our lovely town and will be missed. My prayers are with all of you during this time. God bless each of you.
August 1, 2013
Dearest Jane and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We have so many fond memories of Leon, including ones at "the grocery store". We feel so blessed to have known him.
John & Sue Todd
Knoxville,TN
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August 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with You Lisa Bogle. He was a wonderful and kind man.
The Dover Family
Charlie King
August 1, 2013
I just lost another brother.
Sandra Finch
July 31, 2013
Mr.Puckett.was a delightful man always,I remember when I was young I got a puppy very small dog.I had her in my coat pocket,he said let me see what you have,no you will make me go out,,no just keep her in your pocket,he was just a sweet man,God Bless you all. Underwood Family
Ed Haley
July 31, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Family. You are in our prayers.
Honeycutt
July 31, 2013
Mr. Puckett has left behind a legacy. Our family will always have many fond memories of Leon. Enjoy your wings Leon, well deserved.
The Honeycutt Family
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