Roy Lee Puckett

Roy Lee Puckett, 71, Nevada, passed away on Thursday, June 28, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Roy was born on April 9, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo., to William Clayton and Lottie Irene (McGuire) Puckett. He married Patricia Edmunds on April 17, 1976, in Nevada and she survives of the home.

Roy was born in Kansas City and came to Nevada with his family at a young age. He lived and worked in Kansas City for a time before returning to Nevada. Roy worked for Asplundh Tree Service, Lane Western in the oil drilling business and also farmed, raised cattle and horses. Roy enjoyed playing the guitar, riding horses and fishing.

In addition to his wife Pat, survivors include one granddaughter, Venna Duncan, Nevada; brother, George Puckett, Nevada; sister, Donna Newton, Nevada; a sister-in-law, Crystal Hancock and her husband Donald, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, a Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

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