Obituary of Kenneth Puckett

Ken Puckett 65 Irwin, MO passed away, Friday, November 20, 2015 at Barton County Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Ken was born January 1, 1950 in Columbus, KS to Johnnie and Elva Puckett. He was a 1968 graduate of Lamar High School. Ken was a Vietnam Army veteran and received a citation for his exceptional meritorious service. He was employed as plant manager of El Dorado Chemical Company where he had been employed since 1999. He had previously been an employee of O'Sullivan Industries for 23 years. He was an avid gardener enjoyed having a vegetable garden and always shared with family and friends. He kept an immaculate lawn and was known to mow it twice a week. He married Wilma Rogers May 30, 1980 and together they raised two sons Brian and Brent Puckett, Lamar, MO. Ken is survived by his wife, sons, and brother Dave Puckett, El Dorado Springs, MO; sisters Ramona Crockett, Lamar, MO; Rita Yoast, Nevada, MO; and Gweneva Puckett, Nevada, MO. His parents preceded him in death. Visitation will be Sunday, November 22, 2015 3-5 pm at Konantz Warden Funeral Home Lamar, Mo, Services: Monday, November 23, 2015 11 am Konantz Warden Chapel. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery with full military honors.