55th Legislature, 2nd C.S., HSR 61. Passed away in September, 1957.
Resolutions - Memorial .
United States Navy. "On May 7, 1943, he joined the United States Navy as an aviation cadet, and by fleet examination for enlisted men, he was chosen to enter the United States Naval Academy, class of 1949. By reason of health, he was discharged with honor from the United States Naval Academy February 9, 1946." 55th Legislature, 2nd C.S., HSR 61.
Resolutions - Memorial .
United States Navy. "John Eugene Pickett [sic] of El Paso is on the United States Naval Academy's recall list. After joining the Navy as an enlisted man, he earned a commission and then resigned it to enter Annapolis . . ." "Call to Armed Services Faces Dozen in Texas Legislature," 1/14/1951.
Dallas Morning News .
Obituary and photo, Gene Puckett, 9/19/1957, pp. 1, 11. Death date 9/19/1957.
El Paso Herald Post .