December 8, 1937 – October 4, 2022
Gail F. Puckett, 84, Carmel, passed away on October 4, 2022. He was born on December 8, 1937, in Horse Cave, Ky., son of William and Bettie (Burd) Puckett.
Gail was a 1955 graduate of Paoli High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserves. After he was discharged from the Naval Reserves, he took classes at the Meat Cutting School. Gail established his family business of Puckett & Sons Concrete Construction and worked until retirement. During that time, he received an award for his fine concrete work from Ryland Homes.
A country boy at heart, Gail 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, Gail 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.
Gail 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 include gardening and building, moving a house, remodeling and adding on to it. Around 30 years ago, Gail bought property, excavated, and felled trees to create a pond and camping-picnic area for family gatherings.
Gail 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.
In addition to his parents, Gail was preceded in death by a grandson, Samuel Boles; brothers, Terry Lee Puckett and Carl Douglas Puckett; and sister Bettie Jo Harvey.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years, Judy (Daugherty) Puckett; children, Philip Mark (Christi) Puckett, Lisa Gayle (Mike) Boles, Joel Douglas (Christie) Puckett, and Lora Lee (Jerry) Baughey; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren; and brothers, John Mitchel Puckett, and David Jeriel (Shelia) Puckett.
Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Colonial Hills Baptist, where Gail had been an active member since 1962. The Funeral Service will begin at noon. The burial will take place in Olive Hill Cemetery, Bowling Green, Ind.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gail may be directed to Colonial Hills Church, 8140 Union Chapel Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Envelopes will be available at the service.
Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.
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