Donald Hugh Pucek

Donald Hugh Pucek, 80, of North Little Rock, passed away October 27, 2015. Born in Rosebud, Texas to Walter and Beatrice Wagoner Pucek, he was a track star and graduate of Rice University in Houston, Texas and retired from Gulf Oil/Chevron after 35 years of service. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald Pucek, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sophia Pucek; son, Kelly Pucek (Sarah) of Jackson, Tennessee; daughters, Dawn Menard (Andy) of North Little Rock and Alison Raymond (Chris) of Sherwood; brother, Mark Pucek of Houston, Texas; sisters, JoAnn Bostwick of Littleton, Colorado, Joyce Arthur of Columbus, Texas and Janie Shaffner of Pearland, Texas; and seven grandchildren, Drew and Trent Menard, Will and Betha Pucek, and Jude, Zac and Izabella Raymond. Visitation will be Sunday, November 1 from 2-4 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 4 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father John Wakube, A.J. at 9:45 a.m., Monday, November 2 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Don's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.