Timothy Richard Puckett

Puckett, Timothy Richard, 53, of Tampa, died August 17, 2015. He was born on November 24, 1961 in Fort Belvoir, VA. Mr. Puckett attended Plant High School and University of South Florida. He was a Tampa resident for more than 36 years. Mr. Puckett was a businessman who donated to multiple charities in his community. He had one brother who was killed in action in Iraq in 2005. He leaves behind his mother, Carole Thifault and two sisters, Jenny Wren and Penny (Dennis) Garrett, both of Tampa. Services entrusted to Gonzalez Funeral Home, 813-931-1833.

For My Son Whom I Loved Dearly

He was a blessing in my life from the day he was born ‘till the day he left this Earth. There are so many memories I have of him that I will hold in my heart forever. One of my favorites is when he was about 4 or 5 years old and came running in the house with a handful of wild flowers, some beginning to droop, some not; but he picked them for me, and that made them most special and loved. He was so proud of those flowers. He gave me many flowers from that time on throughout his life. He always made me feel like I was the most special person in his life. He tried to protect me and always was thinking of me. He gave me everything I wanted and so much more. He never forgot a Mother’s Day, a birthday, or Christmas. There were also many times in between as well. Until he was hurt and so sick, he was always there to help me with anything I needed.

He was Kind and generous to family, friends and many times people he really didn’t know. To me, the world was a better place with him in it. To me he was my friend as well as my son, and I will miss him every day ‘till I can see him again.

For My Brother

One of my most precious memories of my brother Tim is when he would sing me to sleep at night when I was a little girl and the song don't cry daddy, by Elvis will forever remain special to me because this is the song he sang to me the most. I love you Tim and you will always be with me in my heart and my most treasured memories.