Harry Lee Puzey

Harry Lee Puzey, 67, passed away on August 29, 2012. As seen in his life long dedication to students with special needs, Harry was a man with a strong moral compass who championed the underdog. He showed quiet courage and tenacity through twenty years of ill health. Harry received great joy in the happiness of others, particularly his family and friends. Harry Puzey graduated from Seaford High School in Delaware before earning a BS degree and Masters of Education degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. He enjoyed a successful 33 year career teaching Special Education at all levels with the DODDS overseas school system in Germany and Japan, followed by two years in Georgia at Liberty Middle School, Cumming and South Hall Middle School in Gainesville. He was an accomplished men's high school basketball coach, winning the DODDS European Championship twice. He and his beloved wife Lois enjoyed traveling to many countries in Europe, as well as Egypt, Israel, Tunisia, India and Japan. Harry took pride in being a loyal husband and a devoted father to his son, David, and his daughter, Kate, all of whom he loved dearly. Harry Puzey was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Irene Reynolds, Seaford, Delaware, and his daughter, Kate Puzey, who was killed while teaching with the Peace Corps in Benin, Africa. He is survived by his wife, Lois of Cumming, Georgia, and his son, David, a graduate student at Cal/Berkeley, California. He is also survived by his brothers Gordy and Richard and his sisters, Janet Perez, Cathy Gregory, Jane Passwaters. Finally, he is survived by his life long friends, Richard and Mary Dukes of Seaford, Delaware. The visitation for Harry Puzey will be held at Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, Georgia, on September 1st from 5pm until 8 pm, and a celebration of his life will be held at Buford First Methodist Church in Buford on September 2nd at 3 pm with Dr. Rev. David Benson presiding. Interment will be at the New Prospect Cemetery on Buford Dam Road following the funeral services. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Kate Puzey Memorial Fund (Peace Corps Partnership Program code SPF-KPF) Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Visitation DetailsSaturday, September 1st, 2012, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Service DetailsSunday, September 2nd, 2012, 3:00pm, Buford First Methodist Church Interment DetailsNew Prospect Cemetery