Rufford Clarence “RC” Puckett, age 90, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Irvine Health and Rehab Center following a short illness. He was born January 8, 1933, in Lee County and was the son of the late Elva and Mamie Rawlins Puckett. He was a Carpenter and a Renowned Song Writer. He had lived in Estill County and Miamisburg, Ohio all his life. He is survived by:
1 daughter: Roxie Carol McKinney (Johnny Otis) - Estill Co.
Daughter-in-Law: Janet Puckett Stevens - Estill Co.
5 grandchildren: Shad (Virginia) Puckett, Shayne (Candi) Puckett, Shylah (Steve) McIntosh, Shawn Puckett, and Shara (Langley) Rauch
13 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren
Special Friend: Kathryn (Lacey) Edwards
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sons, Rexford C. Puckett and Randall Cheyenne Puckett, 3 sisters, Faye McKinney, San Raney, and Joyce Stevens, 2 half-sisters, Mollie Asker and Eva Baker, and 3 brothers, Bruce Puckett, Ross Puckett, and Elva Puckett Jr.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 27, 1 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eddie Eve officiating. Burial will be at the Witt Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Pallbearers: Jericho Puckett, Dalton McIntosh, Colton Puckett, Austin Rauch, Dustin Puckett, and Michael Puckett
Honorary Pallbearers: Shayne Puckett, Shawn Puckett, and Shad Puckett
