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Samuel Benjamin Yevgeniy Nugent was born in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia on June 6, 2007, and was adopted by his parents on June 9, 2008. He spent his early years in Gainesville, Florida and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado the summer before third grade. He had recently completed his freshman year at Air Academy High School.
Sam was a delightful, kind, loyal, gentle young man. He had a smile that could light up a room. Those that knew him well said he was a great listener and encourager. When Sam developed a passion for something, he went all in. As a child, this included the Cars movie, Legos, and Minecraft. As an older boy, his passion became clear for all things football. He loved throwing a football with family and friends, playing Madden on his phone or Xbox, cheering for the Chicago Bears, and playing the actual game of football any chance, he got. Sam had a relationship with Jesus and enjoyed spending time in the Bible with his dad, and with the student's ministry at Woodmen Valley Chapel. He also loved drawing, spending time with cousins and friends, and snuggling with his dog Wrigley.
In the last year, Sam struggled with mental health challenges and substance use. He passed away while missing from home. Many details about his passing remain unknown, but we put our hope in one day seeing Sam again for all of eternity-in fullness and joy, free from his struggles in this life.
He is survived by his parents, Ben and Melissa Nugent; and his sister, Vivian Nugent of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandparents, John Nugent of Greensboro, Georgia; Patricia Nugent of Portage, Michigan; and Stephen and Sharon Anderson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Celebration of life, 10:00AM, Thursday, June 22, 2023, Woodmen Valley Chapel, Rockrimmon Worship Center, 290 East Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80919.
A reception will follow in the gym. Please feel free to wear your favorite hoodie or football jersey/shirt to celebrate Sam! The service will also be livestreamed at woodmenvalley.org/memorialstream
Donations may be made in Sam's memory at ofmountainsandmen.org/sam
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Anon
June 6, 2025
Thinking of Sam (and his family) on his birthday.
Asher Mancone
May 12, 2025
Sam was just a few years older than me, and when we were young, we would play with Legos together. I will always remember that time we spent together.
Evie Sutton
June 22, 2023
When we were little, we would explore the woods behind the Nugent´s house. We would play hide and seek and tag. I remember leaving the younger siblings out because we thought we were too cool for them. I remember ice cream on a hot pool day.
Audrey Basford
June 22, 2023
A few years ago, the Nugent family came to stay at our house for about two weeks, all of the kids were going swimming and every time we did this, sam would always ask to do some type of competition, and me being very competitive always said yes. Although he pretty much always won, we always had fun doing it and would never make me feel bad about it, and for that I am grateful.
-Audrey Basford
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Ella Basford
June 22, 2023
Sam was my best friend growing up. After he moved across the country, I only got to see him one more time, when they came to visit my family for a couple weeks. I miss him terribly and he had such a kind and friendly heart. Because of him, i learned to be friendly to others (I learned this when I was very very young because I grew up with sam). I will never forget him, he was my best friend. And I truly believe that God rescued him from his sufferings and that Sam is now at peace and sitting with God in heaven.
Carly
June 18, 2023
I met Sam on a cruise a year ago. He is such a kind heart and he will be missed by many. He made a huge impact on me even though I lived in another state. (Texas) I would love to just give him and his family a huge hug right now.
Cindy Bush Vodicka and Pam Bush Plastow
June 15, 2023
We are praying for you all during this time. May God bless you and your family.
Denise Griswold
June 15, 2023
Sam, we will think about you being in the very presence of God now. Prayers for your family and peace be with them.
Jake Brown
June 13, 2023
I remember you being one of my very few friends during 7th grade and how often we would talk about the most random thinks and it´s hard to say goodbye but I think of you a lot and I will really miss you
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