Michael L. Nugent

Michael L. Nugent, 78, of Whitesville, died at his home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 16, 2021, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mike was born on October 21, 1942, in Daviess County, to the late Porter and Mary Jo Aud Nugent. He retired from W.R. Grace after 27 years as an electrician. He was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, enjoyed NASCAR, country music, fishing, and barbequing chickens and hams for family and friends, but especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids. Mike served as Whitesville City Commissioner for 10 years and the Mayor of Whitesville for 8 years.

In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by sisters, Betty Gottman, Maxine Brandle and Margie Ward.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Shirley Spurrier Nugent and their children, Terry (Mary) Nugent, Michael “Mickey” (Tina) Nugent and Dana (Bruce) Coomes; grandchildren, Brian, Nick, Caitlin, Ciesaley, Blake, Tori and Lexie; 4 great grandchildren; his siblings, Vicki Wilcheck, Karen Weber, Jerry (Connie) Nugent and Gene Nugent; brother-in-law, Neil Gottman and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville, KY. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, with prayers at 7:30 p.m., and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association on behalf of 2 granddaughters.