Richard Allen "Rick" Nugent

Richard Allen "Rick" Nugent obituary, Yorkville, IL

Richard Allen "Rick" Nugent

Richard Nugent Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson Funeral Home - Yorkville on Jul. 21, 2023.

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Richard Allen "Rick" Nugent, age 63 of Chattanooga, TN passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born on August 10, 1959 the son of John and Peggy Nugent.
Rick lived his early years in Indiana, Wisconsin, Sandwich and Yorkville, IL. He was a Yorkville High School graduate. He spent his last few years living in Tennessee doing what he loved most, camping, traveling, boating and NASCAR.
He is survived by his daughters, Chanel Nugent of FL, and Ricki Nugent of MN; his sister, Cheryl (Terry) Lipsey of Sandwich, IL; his nieces, Christina (Michael) Massat of Yorkville, IL and Kelly Lipsey of Sandwich, IL; his aunt, Linda (Dean) Patterson of GA; as well as many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Peggy Nugent; his maternal grandmother, Lillie Settles; also his nephew, Terrence "TJ" Lipsey of Sandwich, IL.
Services were private.
Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 553-7611.

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