CENTRAL CITY – Joe Michael Puckett, 56, of Central City, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Ind. Born November 20, 1965, in McLean County. He was a tow boat captain for Merchant Mariner in Paducah, and a U.S. Marine veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lala Puckett.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Pointer; son, Cameron Gunn; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Byron Puckett; sister, Gina Davis; niece, Ashlee Ray; nephew, Steven Puckett; and father, Steve Puckett.
Funeral services will be Monday, February 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. Leroy Rearden officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Bremen. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
