Charles Hugh Puckett

December 29, 1937 – April 28, 2025

Charles Hugh Puckett, 87, of Oneonta, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. A devoted father, grandfather, husband, and friend, Charles Hugh loved his family deeply and touched countless lives with his kindness, generosity, and his unwavering faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Atkinson Puckett, and his father, Charles Franklin Puckett; his wife of over 50 years, Barbara Braden Puckett, and his daughter, Kimberly Puckett Knisley; and his sisters, Hazel Boren (Russell) and Lillian Mitchell (Bill), and his nephew, Russell Fred Boren, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Shelton Puckett; his son, Dan Puckett, and his granddaughter, Mabel Elise Puckett; former daughter-in-law Heather Puckett; his nephews, Patrick Boren, Jim Mitchell, Mike Mitchell, Bob Mitchell, and Jeff Mitchell; and his step-sons Eddie Woodard and Robert Woodard, and their families.

Charles Hugh attended Oneonta High School where he stood out as a three-sport athlete and class president. He graduated in 1956, and from there went to Auburn University, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1961. He started his career at Stockham Valves and Fittings in Birmingham, where he worked for over 20 years before forming his own companies, Tennessee Valley Supply and Tennessee Valley Metals. After his retirement in 2005, he stayed active golfing, fishing, and doting on his granddaughter Mae. He could often be found at the ballpark watching Mae’s softball games.

Throughout his life Charles Hugh always put his family first, from coaching little league baseball, to attending dance recitals, to volunteering for community and church activities. His faith was always a guiding force in his life. The Puckett’s were long-time members of First Baptist Church of Center Point, where Charles Hugh served as deacon. 

After the death of his wife Barbara in 2015, he married high school classmate Carol Murphree Shelton in December 2016, inheriting an extended family that he adored. He and Carol loved to travel, often embarking on spontaneous weekend trips to out-of-the-way places. Charles Hugh and Carol attend Lester Memorial Methodist Church in Oneonta.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, at Lester Memorial Methodist Church in Oneonta. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. and the funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. A brief graveside service and interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. All who knew and loved him are welcome to attend and celebrate his life.