Robert J. Puckett, 78, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was born and raised in Memphis, TN. He attended Messick High School and graduated from Christian Brothers College.

After graduating from CBC, Robert and his family moved to Newark, DE and he went to work for DuPont. Robert worked for DuPont for 38 years, during which time he traveled to numerous DuPont facilities including Asia/Pacific. He was also active in the institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). He moved to Olive Branch, MS after living in DE for 44 years.

Robert is survived by three children, LeeAnn McKernan of Newark, DE; Robert Troy Puckett of Ocala, FL; and Michael Puckett of Lincoln University, PA; eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and a brother Steve Puckett (Vicki) of Collierville, TN

Graveside services for family and friends will be Saturday,  February 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Forest Hill Cemetery, Midtown on 661 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN (901)775-0310