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Sidney Thomas Puckett, 85 of Athens, died Monday, August 12, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Puckett was born August 31, 1933 in Fayette County, Alabama, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Athens. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and he was retired from the Aircraft Maintenance Program at Marshall Space Flight Center. The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice and many other caregivers.
Sid is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty, daughter, Kay (Joe) Howe of Madison, and sons, Lee (Diane) Puckett of Athens and David (Angie) Puckett of Athens, grandchildren, Justin Puckett, Tessa Gavagan, Tyler Puckett, and Ryan Puckett, great grandson, Asher Shaneyfelt, sister, Shirley Tamblyn of Birmingham, nieces and nephew.
Sid was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Virgie Puckett, and grandson, Laith Puckett.
Services will be held at 2pm Friday at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with Joe Teal officiating, and burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Visitiation is Friday from 12 noon until the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be David Puckett, Justin Puckett, Tyler Puckett, Ryan Puckett, Joe Howe and Eddie Gavagan. Honorary Pallbearers are Andy Fowler and Jeff Glaze.
