Jean-Francois Marc Puckett's Obituary
Jean-Francois Marc Puckett, age 63, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Jean was born on October 13, 1962, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to Fred “Pete” James Puckett Jr., and Jacqueline Mauricette Paignac McCabe. He married Anne Compton on December 31, 2005, in Fayetteville. Jean worked for Conagra Foods as an electrical engineer. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Jean played the tuba in high school and in the military band. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his grandkids, to which he was extremely attached. Jean made a great cup of coffee and the best sausage and gravy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred “Pete” Puckett Jr. and Jacqueline McCabe, and his step-daughter, Ashley King. Jean is survived by his wife, whom he endearingly referred to as his baby-girl, Anne Puckett; step children, Shannon Bryan and husband Sherrod, and Samantha King; grandchildren, Samual Cox and Liliana Cox; sisters, Marie-Laurence Pizzella and husband Victor, and Frederique Nancy Dunham; sister-in-law, Kay Mazzanti and husband Chris; brother-in-law, John Compton and wife Ann; and mother-in-law, Linda Louise Tipps.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Burial will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery. To leave a tribute, please visit https://www.bernafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
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