Robert Eugene Puckett

Robert Eugene Puckett, 83, of Blountville, TN went to be with the Lord at his home on Friday, April 14, 2023.  He was a lifelong resident of Blountville.  Robert was a farmer, carpenter, and brick mason and retired from T.D.O.T.  He was a devoted Baptist and attended Pilgrims Chapel Baptist Church.  He loved mowing, hunting and fishing, and loved watching westerns.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Berta Puckett; daughter, Kathryn Barnett; and several brothers and sisters.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Emma Puckett; daughter, Christine Shaffer (Terry); son, Randy Puckett (Amanda); grandchildren, Jamie and Katie Shaffer, Billy Joe and Halley Shaffer, Austin and Lyndsey Puckett, Chantay and Gonzalo Shaffer, Michaela Reynolds, and Caitlin and Nick Troxell; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Kailey, Aria, Cason, J.J., Dixie, Chloe and Noah; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 pm on Monday, April 17, 2023 at East Tennessee Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm with Pastor Charlie Frazier and Pastor David Grubb officiating.

The graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at East Tennessee Cemetery. Family members will serve as pallbearers.