Puckett, Larry E. 1938-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Larry E. Puckett, 86, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born May 21, 1938, in Bolckow, Missouri, to Sylvester and Lena (Mozingo) Puckett.

Enlisting at age 17, Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years. He married Phyllis Smith on April 9. 1960. She survives of the home.

Larry was a delivery driver for Norton Ice Cream, then owned and operated several service stations. Later on, he was service manager at Miller Buick before going to work at Mead Paper, where he was a mechanic for 25 years.

Larry loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him, especially his cousin, Charles Puckett, of Maryville, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Phyllis; children, Steven Puckett (Sheila), Kimberlin Berggren (Steve), and John Puckett; grandchildren, Steve, Jeffery, Nikki, Bryan, Jordan, and Courtney; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Jerry, Hubert, Raymond, Connie, and Joyce; several other extended family members and friends.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.