James Leo Nugent

James Leo Nugent, a proud veteran of the Navy, passed away on March 31st, 2024, in Terrell, Texas. He was born on February 23^rd, 1935, to Ruth and Henry Nugent, and married Thelma Kay Scott on January 3rd, 1963, in Lamesa, TX.

He is survived by his sons Jimmy Nugent and wife Tamara of Albuquerque, NM, Joe Nugent of Fort Collins, CO, daughter Colleen Nelson and husband Chad of Terrell, TX; grandchildren, Morgan Nugent, Katlin Green, Dylan Starks, Dustin Starks, Zachary Nugent, Riley Nugent, Alec Nugent, and Brady Nugent; four great grandchildren, Jameson Green, Jase Green, Scottie and Brixleigh Nugent; brother Douglas Scott and numerous nieces and nephews.

We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

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SPARKLE STARKLE LITTLE TWINK

YOU’RE THE DOOR HANDLE, I THINK.

MANY A TIME I TRIED TO ENTER MY KEY

BUT INSTEAD OF ONE YOU LOOKED LIKE THREE.

ALL OF A SUDDEN, I’D START TO CUSS

ONLY TO HAVE MAMA OPEN THE DOOR IN A FUSS.

SHE’D LOOK AT ME AND SAY, “YOUR DRUNK”

I’D STUMBLE ACROSS THE ROOM GOING KERPLUNK.

I’D HEAD FOR THE KITCHEN AND START INTO COOK

PUT MY HEAD ON THE TABLE NOT BOTHERING TO LOOK.

I’D WAKE IN THE MORNING FEELING I’VE BEEN GASSED

WITH THE FAMILY STANDING OVER ME SCOLDING MY ASS.

O’LE SCOTTY’S AND ME, WHAT A WONDERBUL BLISS 

NOW JUST DON’T FORGET,

I DESERVED ALL OF THIS.

JAMES L. NUGENT 

1987