James Hugh Nugent

The funeral service for Mr. James "Jim" Hugh Nugent, age 74, of Beaumont, Texas will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted by David Nugent. Following the Celebration of Life, there will be a Masonic graveside service. He was a member of the Vidor Lodge #1286.

Jim was born October 23, 1929 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Frederick and Lela Mae Nugent and passed away at his Beaumont residence surrounded by his loved ones on November 8, 2003.

He was a long time resident of East Texas from the time of his marriage to Catherine in November 1947 until her death in 1996. The family enjoyed many years in the Beaumont area and at the lake home on Toledo Bend.

Jim served his country during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Navy. He was a 3rd Class Petty Officer who served his country proudly.

While Jim was a resident of Vidor, he was employed at Neches Butane for 19 years. In 1968 he was employed by Occidental Petroleum and Exploration where he later served as a field superintendent until his retirement in 1996. His work took him to many countries throughout the world. He served on the Board of Directors for the former Mauriceville National Bank.

In 1997 he married Iris Broussard of Beaumont, Texas who preceded him in death earlier this year. They enjoyed their short years together; especially fishing on Toledo Bend.

He is survived by his son, Jimmie Wayne Nugent; daughter, Cathie Nugent Campbell; stepsons, Mike Broussard and Pat Broussard and wife Ann; brothers, Donald Nugent and wife Donna Nugent and David Nugent and wife Linda; grandchildren, James Hugh Nugent, Wade and John Michael Nugent, Amber Winters and Cheri Jo Broussard; and one great-grandchild, Leon Lopez.

The family will receive friends and family from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2003.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the LeBlanc Family Memorial Scholarship Fund with the Lamar Foundation.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Beaumont, Texas is in charge of arrangements.