PUCKETT, Ralph Edward "Sonny," 85, of Highland Springs, went peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary M. Puckett; his daughter, Vickie P. Story (Michael Mitchell); son, Steve A. Puckett (Janet); two grandchildren, Vanessa Puckett and Brian Puckett; great-granddaughter, Delilah Puckett; a cousin, Deloris Hartman; and a devoted friend, Mildred Erwin. Mr. Puckett was a retired employee of General Motors, a member of New Bridge Baptist Church, an avid baseball and softball player and a devoted family man. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where a funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, June 18, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150.
