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Master and Commander Posts: 1195 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Saturday Obits https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=eternal%20patrol%20by%20ussvi The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted. I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate. PUCKETT .. .. .. David Brownlee Puckett, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away April 23rd at his home. David was born in Evansville, IN on June 25, 1940, to Annabelle (Taylor) and Neal Puckett. He attended Princeton High School where he was president of his junior and senior classes, president of the student council and captain of the Tigers basketball team. He continued his education at the United States Naval Academy where as a senior, he was selected Brigade Commander. As part of his duties, he escorted President Kennedy from the Navy side, across the gridiron to the Army side during halftime of the 1962 Navy-Army football game. In the spring of 1963, Vice President Johnson awarded his class their diplomas. After graduation, David served as Company Officer at the USNA for the incoming Midshipmen class, served aboard the submarine USS Bang, attended both the Nuclear Power School in Vallejo, CA and the Navy's submarine school in New London, CT. For his final commission he served aboard the nuclear -powered fleet ballistic missile submarine USS Patrick Henry for four years. Upon his honorable discharge, he matriculated at the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University where he earned his Master's Degree. David knew the love of his life, Judi Woods, for 80 years. They married in a military wedding in June 1963, and moved to Annapolis to start their lives together. They were married for 61 years, raised four children, traveled the world and truly loved one another. David began his 25-year career at Owens-Corning in 1970. He spent his last years in the International Division. He was tasked with developing joint ventures with firms in South Korea and Hong Kong. During that time, he and Judi lived in Seoul and Hong Kong. After retiring from OC, David built a financial planning service, before finally retiring 15 years later. In retirement, he enjoyed tennis, pickleball, traveling and most of all, relished his ever-growing family. David was a true community servant, serving on numerous boards at Monroe Street Methodist Church, Sylvania Area Family Services, Sunset House Retirement Center, as President of the USNA Class of 1963 Foundation, President of the USNA Alumni -Toledo Chapter, and President and Treasurer of the Sylvania Rotary. David is survived by his loving and adored wife Judi, their cherished children Melissa Farley, Melanie (Mark) Fisher, Ashley (Jeff) Bieber, David (Jen) Puckett Jr., 10 grandchildren Andrew Farley, Gage Fisher, Alli Puckett, Annabelle Fisher, Katherine Fisher (Joe) Watson, David Puckett III, Hannah Bieber, Nolan Bieber, Lilly Puckett, Taylor Bieber and 2 great grandchildren Ellery & Avery Farley. He is also survived by his two sisters Lucy Leonard and Prudie Campbell. A celebration of life will be held on May 10th, 2:00 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. Family will receive friends and family at 1 pm. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations to: Sylvania Area Family Services, 5440 Marshall Road, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 POWERS .. .. .. Ralph "Rick" Averill Powers Jr., 89, of St. Simons Island, passed away peacefully on April 17 attended by his loving family. Born on March 9, 1936, in New London, Connecticut, to Ralph Averill Powers Sr. and Katharine Parker Powers, Rick was the youngest of six children. He attended The Fessenden School, Groton School and Harvard University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Music. After Harvard, Rick entered the Navy. He attended the Navy's Officer Candidate School, served as a LTJG on the submarine USS Sea Robin, and was honorably discharged. After the Navy, Rick received his MBA from Harvard Business School. At Harvard, as the manager of the crew team, Rick learned to pilot a single screw vessel. The Navy taught Rick navigation, and he used both of these skills (as well as his formidable ability to repair mechanical and electrical systems) for many years as he cruised the waters of New England in the Tenango, a historic Elco which he loved, and of which he took great care. Rick married Barbara Barrett Fuller on June 20, 1987, in Providence, Rhode Island. Those who knew the couple well would frequently hear Rick refer to Barbara as his angel. He adored her outgoing, gregarious nature and ability to make friends wherever she went. Rick was previously married to Astrea Sieglaff (Hupfel), and they had three children. Rick served as the president of Robertson Paper Box Co. in Montville, Connecticut. In an early job at Robertson, Rick introduced the company to an IBM 360 computer and was a talented pioneer in computer programming. He and Barbara greatly enjoyed membership in YPO, the Young Presidents' Organization, and participated in their events all over the country. After 26 years in New England, Rick and Barbara retired to enjoy their golden years on beautiful St. Simons Island. Rick first learned to play the organ at Groton School, and it became a lifelong passion. And thus, in his retirement Rick returned to his first love, music, and referred to himself as an "itinerant organist." Rick served as an organist and often as a choir director in many churches, including St. James Episcopal Church and The Pequot Chapel, both in New London, Connecticut; St. John's Episcopal Church on Fishers Island, New York; Altama Presbyterian Church and St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, both in Brunswick; and finally at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, also in Brunswick, where he played until retiring in October 2024. Rick was an active member of Rotary and of the Attitude Adjustment group. He was a long time member and past chairman of the Ivy League Club, and he served as a Glynn County Tax Assessor for 21 years. He possessed a zest for life, for learning new skills, playing games, and loved humor, Broadway musicals and puzzles of all kinds. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara; his son, Ralph A. Powers III; his daughters, Kristin P. Harkness and Jennifer P. Ligeti (George); his stepsons, Graham Fuller and Bradford Fuller; his stepdaughter, Hollis Hunter Fuller; and his eight grandchildren, Katharine Van Egmond (Brett), Samantha Ligeti, Alexander Ligeti, Fenway Powers, Lilla Powers, Hunter Morris, Charlotte Morris and Lucie Morris. A memorial service celebrating Rick's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 2 at St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way, St. Simons Island. | ||
