Rodger Puckett – Thompsonville

Rodger Dale Puckett, 71, of Thompsonville, IL, passed away at 2:12 p.m, on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at the Herrin Hospital ER.

He was born on December 3, 1945, to Eugene and Monette (Hayes) Puckett at Edwards County, IL. Rodger loved music, dancing, church, and had a general love for everything in life. One of his favorite things to do was spending time with his family.

Rodger is survived by three sisters, Alice Prusaczyk of West Frankfort, IL, Naomi Dial of Cave In Rock, IL, and Marilyn (Bruce) Harris of Thompsonville, IL; one brother, two sister-in-laws, Marilyn Puckett of Thompsonville, IL, Barbara Puckett of Christopher, IL, and Arlene Puckett of Thompsonville, IL; 16 nephew and nieces; and numerous great-nephews and great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Monette Puckett, one sister, Verla Paris, and three brothers, Norman Puckett, Vernal Puckett, and Charles Puckett.

Funeral Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL, 62812

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 1:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m.., at Pate Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 30, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Newman officiating.

Burial will follow services at Brady Cemetery, Akin, IL.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

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