Eugene Riley Puckett known as Gene to his family, age 89, of Bartlett, Texas passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Austin Sate Supported Living Center. Eugene was born to Jewel and Willie Puckett on September 1, 1932.
Eugene is survived by his sisters, Beverly Haywood of Round Rock, TX and Carolyn Koehler of Calvert, TX, and his niece, Kelly Millar and spouse Gary of College Station, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Jewel Puckett; his grandparents, C.C. & Bulah Puckett and M.L. & Lillie White; and many loving aunts and uncles.
Eugene grew up in Bartlett and lived near his grandparents. He was very close to his Grandpa Puckett, and they spent many hours sitting on the front porch in their rocking Chairs. Eugene’s dad died when he was a young man and his mother had to make the decision to move him to the Austin State School. After a few years, he was moved to the Travis State School where he stayed many years. In 1994 he moved to the Austin Sate Supported Living Center. His favorite thing to do there was to go to the retirement center on campus, sit in his rocking chair, and watch movie. He loved old westerns, especially John Wayne and Bonanza, and listening to Elvis.
Eugene’s family is grateful for the wonderful care he received over the years, and they would like to thank all the nurses, doctors, and therapists who helped him.
A funeral service for Eugene will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, Texas. Burial will follow at Bartlett City Cemetery.
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