L.G. Puckett Jr., 94, passed away on Jan. 9 in Livingston. Although he was known to all of us as L.G. his full name was Luther Greene Puckett Jr. He was born in Baxter, but spent much of his youth in Smithville before moving to Livingston in 1937.
He managed the Livingston branch of Jenkins and Darwins Dry Goods Store before establishing his own business, Puckett’s Furniture and Appliances in 1954. In addition, he had a number of other businesses in Overton County during his work life, including a construction business and an electric sign company.
He attended Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, now known as Tennessee Technological University, for two years, where he played football. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, receiving a special Captain’s Commendation for his exemplary service. Mr. Puckett was active in a number of Livingston associations, including the Livingston First Methodist Church and Gideons International.
Mr. Puckett is survived by four children, Mary Elaine Puckett Duewer and L.G. Puckett III of Livingston, Vivian Joanna Puckett Shurtz of Canton, Ga., and Carolyn Puckett of Hampstead, Md. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Marguerite Atnip Puckett; his parents, L.G. Puckett Sr. and Lula Mae Maxwell Puckett; a sister, Anita Puckett Fedak; and a brother, Frank Puckett.
Services were held Jan. 11 at the Livingston First Methodist Church.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
January 18, 2012