Dennis Ellsworth Puckett's Obituary
Dennis Ellsworth Puckett, age 84, of Fredonia, KS passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Dennis was born August 7, 1932 near Buffalo, KS the son of Clifford and Grace (Louck) Puckett.
Dennis graduated from Coyville High School. He married Mary Burt on January 19, 1958 in Osage City, KS. Dennis farmed until the family moved to town, and he then worked as a custodian for several churches, a bank, and the grocery store. Dennis loved to sing, and play guitar, and he actually tied for first in a talent show in Kansas City for his singing when he was younger.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; Clifford and Grace, daughter Melissa, and his brother Floyd.
He is survived by his wife Mary of the home, daughter; Brenda Baird and husband Kevin of Flower Mound, TX, sister; Twyla Roller of Yates Center, KS, sister-in-law; Doris Puckett of Derby, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Fredonia Cemetery in Fredonia, KS. Family suggests memorials to the Parkinson’s Foundation for Research, and may be left with the funeral home.
Countryside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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