of Batesville, AR
August 16, 1946 - January 8, 2026
Jackie Don Puckett, Sr., 79, of Batesville passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026.
He was born August 16, 1946 in Ajo, Arizona to Kenneth Eugene and Mabel (Brown) Puckett.
Jackie loved the United States. He enjoyed planning special trips with his grandchildren and traveling with his wife and children to special points of interest. Jackie was a big Razorbacks fan who loved to cook and be involved in family get togethers. His favorite thing was being ''Poppy''. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry (Williams) Puckett of the home, one son, Jackie Don Puckett, Jr. ''J.J.''(April); one daughter, Janette Raspberry ''Jan'' (William) of Kennett, Missouri; two sisters, Beverly Reasons, Carol Rutledge (Calvin); one aunt, Dorothy Shaffer (Jim); six grandchildren, Hannah Lamb (Chipper), McKenzie Puckett, Joseph Puckett, Jack Puckett, Blake Raspberry, and Olivia Raspberry, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be held Monday, January 12, 2026 at Oaklawn Cemetery at 1:00pm with Allen Brown officiating under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
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25 Condolence(s)
Carolyn Watkins
Friday, January 9, 2026
Sherry, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious husband, Jackie. I am praying you feel God's arms around you to give comfort. Hang on to all the wonderful memories you two made all through your years together.
Margaret Harrell
Friday, January 9, 2026
Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear about Jackie. I'm praying for you and your family.
Cathy Goodwin
Friday, January 9, 2026
Sherry and family, so sorry to hear about Jackie. We are all at this age where it is someone we know all the time. You had a good marriage and prayers and condolences to you all.
Love,
Cathy and family
Janet Corcoran
Friday, January 9, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear about Jackie. I have such nice memories of going to school and church with him. Prayers for his family.
Kevin and Melanie Creighton
Friday, January 9, 2026
Thinking of you all and praying you feel God's comfort holding you tight. We will always have good memories from our childhood because of Jackie - with love, Kevin and Mel
Shirley Ann Green
Friday, January 9, 2026
Condolences to Mrs Sherry and family! I am so sorry for the loss of Mr Jackie, he always seemed to be a kind man. May God comfort, strengthen and give each of you peace. God Bless!
Jim and Dorthy Shaffer
Friday, January 9, 2026
So sorry sherry and family for your loss Jackie was a favorite nephew to us I spent several of my growing up years with Jackie and his sisters he holds a special place in my heart. Visiting Arkansas won't be the same without his humor kindness and laughter he had a great family and we will keep them in our prayers rest in peace Jackie with no more pain we love you
Phyllis J Russell
Friday, January 9, 2026
Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Jackie were a true, loving couple. Thinking of you and your family. Phyllis
Donna Fagan
Friday, January 9, 2026
Sherry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you find peace in all the wonderful memories you made together.
Troy and Linda Baxter
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sherry and family so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peac
Sheilla Wammack
Thursday, January 8, 2026
I'm so sorry.
Nancy Hobbs
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sherry and family….Sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. May The Lord wrap his arms around you giving you comfort, peace and strength for the coming days..
David Thompson
Thursday, January 8, 2026
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. A big part of my younger years was growing up around the Puckett family. I was lucky to be able to call them my friend.
Don & Pauletta Duvall
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sherry & Family, we are so very sorry for your loss.. Jackie was such a great man..please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Gina Myers
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sherry I am so sorry to learn of Jackie's passing. Please know I am praying for you and your family.
Larry Allgood
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Jeanne and I are deeply saddened for the loss of my ol' friend, Jackie Don Puckett. When I heard of Jackie's passing, so many wonderful memories that Jackie, Sherry and I shared during our high school years and many times throughout the years since. My wife, Jeanne, and I are heartbroken and will continue to pray for Sherry, JJ, Jan, Carol, Beverly, all the grandkids and the extended family during this time of sorrow.
Carolyn Matheny Wammack
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sherry and family, I'm sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. Just keep all of the great memories you had with him. The Puckett family is in my prayers.
Helen Musgrave
Thursday, January 8, 2026
I am sad to learn of Jackie's passing. We attended school and church together. Prayers for his family and friends.
Kathryn Masters
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sherry so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Al Crouch
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. Prayers for you and your family.
Sylvia Jeffery
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Jackie was one of my best friends in high school. I have such great memories from West Baptist Church. We had a great youth group. He will be missed but we'll meet again.
Laura Martin
Thursday, January 8, 2026
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jackie was such a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Laura
Vaughn Blue
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sorry for your loss, Carol & family. May God give you strength in the days ahead.
Gary Humphries
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sherry so sorry to hear of your loss. Did not know Jackie real well but what I do remember is that he was a very kind soul. I know his family and you are experiencing a great loss. PRAYING for you and your family.
Larry & Carolyn Crafton
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sherry and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for all of Jackie's family.