Carl L. Puckett, 77, of Assumption passed away January 13, 2018 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Seitz Funeral Home in Assumption. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4-7 p.m. at Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption with Masonic Rites immediately following. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery with Full Military Rites by the Assumption Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Assumption VFW Memorial or Central A&M FFA.

Carl was born November 9, 1940 in Pana, IL the son of Ralph F. and Blanche E. (Gildersleeve) Puckett. He married Carolyn J. Bantner in Assumption, August 23, 1963. She preceded him in death July 11, 2014.

Carl was a member of Bromwell Masonic Lodge 451, American Legion Post 284, and Ansar Shrine. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1960-1962. He began working at the Norfolk and Southern Railroad in 1962 and retired in 1993, he was also the owner of Puckett's Plumbing for over 20 years. Carl was an avid Cubs fan, and enjoyed following the Central A&M Raiders, St. Teresa Bulldogs, and Rochester Rockets athletics. He enjoyed spending his free time shooting trap, watching westerns, and rarely missed a morning of coffee at the "Liars Table". He was passionate about his country and his town, serving on the Assumption City Council for 8 years.

Surviving are his children: Cheryl (Eric) Swigert of Stonington,IL, Chelli (Jim) Branyan of Assumption, John Puckett of Assumption, Cara (Kevin) Reiser of Rochester, IL; grandchildren: Courtney (Brian) Hiler, Chelbi (Sheldon) Williams-Alt, Blair (Wesley) Chapple, Bailey (Justin) Haynes, Bradi Branyan (Dustin Cornwell), Beau Branyan, Kolton Reiser, Carli Reiser, and Keith Swigert; 6 great grandchildren: Cale Chapple, George Hiler, Charlee Chapple, Carsen Chapple, Holden and Hazel Haynes; brothers: Paul Puckett, Pana, IL and Kenny (Jeanne) Puckett, Oreana, IL; sister: Betty Temmen, Pana, IL.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sisters: Dorothy LeDuc, Barbara Webb, Helen Eddy, brothers: Ronald Puckett, Charles Ray Puckett (in infancy), granddaughter: Casey Williams; and great-grandson: Gus Hiler .

The family would like to thank the Decatur Memorial Hospital ICU nursing staff, Dr. Rajasurya, Dr. Minnaganti, and Brenda Warnick for their wonderful care and kindness toward Carl and his family.