Gavin Puntney

Gavin Paul Puntney, 87, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away December 1, 2019, at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center in Thayer, Missouri. He was born January 12, 1932, in Dwight, Illinois. Gavin served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He married his present wife Sandy on February 6, 1987. Upon retiring from 31 years with Illinois Bell Telephone Company, he and Sandy relocated to Cherokee Village in 1987 where Gavin became a member of the Highland Elks Lodge 2539 and served as Exalted Ruler. He also served as District Deputy to the Grand Exalted Ruler, was recognized as State Elk of the Year, and served as President of the Arkansas State Elks Association. Gavin was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Dolores (Dalton) Puntney; a sister, Ernestine; and a brother, Laurence. Survivors include his wife, Sandy; three sons: Brian, Steven, and James Puntney; a daughter, Julie Smith; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many other relatives and good friends. Memorial services will be Saturday, December 14, at 2 p.m. in the Cherokee Village United Methodist Church.