William P. Puckett Obituary - Tazewell Co. VA

BODY OF MARINE WHO DIED IN THE FAR EAST ARRIVES IN BLUEFIELD
The Body of Private William P. Puckett, United States Marine Corps, who died
in China, arrived in Bluefield Last night and was taken to the Hawkins
Undertaking compay, Bland Street.
     Friends of the young man may view the remains at the undertaking
establishment after 10 o’clock this morning.  The body will remain there
until 2:30 o’clock this afternoon when it will be removed to the Church of
God, South street, where funeral services will be held.  The casket will not
be opened at the church.  A Marine stationed at Mare Island, Calif.,
escorted the body from San Francisco to Bluefield.
  Following services at the church the body will be laid to rest in Monte
Vista Park cemetery.  A detachment from the Bluefield Howitzer company of
the West Virginia national guard will provide a military burial ceremonial
for the deceased sea soldier.
     The young man was the son of S. J. Puckett, Cumberland road.
BODY OF MARINE TO ARRIVE MONDAY
Funeral Services for William P. Puckett, Who Died In China February 8, Will
be Held in Bluefield Tuesday.
     The body of William P. Puckett, 29, United States marines, who died at
Peking, China, on February 8, is expected to arrive in Bluefield Monday
night from San Francisco, where it was landed March 13.  It was aboard the
President Coolidge which sailed from the Orient on February 25.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Church
of God, with the pastor, the Rev. W. D. McGraw, officiating.  Interment will
follow in Monte Vista cemetery.
     The Bluefield Howitzer Company of the West Virginia national guard will
furnish a military escort to the cemetery and will fire a salute at the
grave.  The company’s musician will sound taps.
     Puckett, who was born in Tazewell, was a victim of influenza-pneumonia.
He had served three years in the army, before enlisting in the marine eight
years ago.  Virtually all of his eleven years in the military service had
been spent in China.
     Surviving are his father, S. J. Puckett, who resides just off the
Cumberland road on East river mountain, and the following brothers and
sisters:  Mrs. Rachel English and Mis Elliene Puckett, both of Los Angeles;
S. W. Puckett, of Southton, Texas; Miss Elma Puckett and S. J. Puckett, Jr.,
both at home.  Mr. Puckett’s mother died twelve years ago.


Submitted by June Barnes <junebarnes@email.msn.com>

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