James Puckett

James Puckett was born in Pensacola, FL on June 13, 1954 to Manville Puckett and the late Mary Faye Louise Wheeler-Cox. God welcomed James into his kingdom on January 26, 2017.
James retired after serving in the Navy for 23 years. He also served 3 years in the Reserves. He was a member of the VFW Post 392.
James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved to spend his day on a river bank with a fishing pole in hand.
James was preceded in death by his mother Mary Faye and his sister Brenda Kaye.
James is survived by his wife Gladys Puckett, his son Steven Puckett, daughter-in-law Kim Puckett, his daughter Melissa Puckett Luedtke, his son-in-law Louis Luedtke, II. Nine grandchildren and one Great Grandchild. His father Manville Puckett (VA), his siblings Patti (Puckett) and Rick Tucker (VA), Donnie Puckett (NC), Bonnie Puckett (WVA), Tim and Deb Puckett (FL), Robert and Stefania Bertoluni Puckett (OH), Lisa Puckett KY) also his Step Mother Laverne Perdue (KY) Step brother Larry Perdue (IL) and their families. Many In-Laws and their families as well as many friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 28, 2017 at 4:00 PM in the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel 1801 Baltic Avenue Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 PM till 4:00 PM.