Vernal Lee Puckett, 75, of West Frankfort, IL, died at 5:48 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2014, at Westside Care Center, West Frankfort, IL. He was born on May 14, 1939, in McLeansboro, IL, the son of Eugene and Monette (Hayes) Puckett. He married the former Carol Sue Tevdovich on October 20, 2000 and she survives. Mr. Puckett retired from Brushy Creek Mine after working there for 18 years as a coal miner. Vernal was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, construction, and playing with his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister, Norman Puckett and Verla Mae (Paris) Baker, a mother-in-law, Virginia T evdovich, a brother-in-law, Bruce Harris. Surviving relatives include his wife, children, Randy Puckett and wife Michelle of West Frankfort, IL, Rachel Henoux of Benton, IL, step-children, Lori Ann Williams of Murphysboro, IL, Preston Williams and wife Tammy of Galacia, IL, David Batts and wife Sherry of West Frankfort, IL, Joey Crawford and wife Bobbi of West Frankfort, IL, Jeff Crawford and wife Sherry of West Frankfort, IL, Jason Crawford and wife Chrystal of Benton, IL, grandchildren, Andrea Odle, Zachary Hiller, Laryssa Hiller, Grant Perruquet and Grace Perruquet, a great grand-daughter, Amelia Marie Odle, many step-grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Charles Puckett and wife Arlene of Thompsonville, IL, Naomi Dial of Cave in Rock, IL, Marilyn Sudie Harris of West Frankfort, IL, Alice Prusaczyk of Plumfield, IL, Rodger Puckett of Johnston City, IL, sister-in-law, Marilyn Puckett of Thompsonville, IL, Diana Clem and husband Bill of West Frankfort, IL, former wife, Barbara Puckett of Christopher, IL, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory, Benton, IL. A Memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the funeral home. Hobbs Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory handled the arrangements.