Age 81. Born in Southampton, England. Beloved husband of Carole for 57 years. Loving father of John Nugent, Chimene Nugent and Dominic (Kris) Nugent. Proud granddad of Colin. Dear brother of Joseph "Terry" (Angela) Nugent.

John, the third youngest of six, was educated at King Edward VI School (Southampton, U.K.) and Oxford University, where he earned a 2nd Class Honours Degree in Modern Languages. Before going up to Brasenose College, Oxford, he spent 2 years of national service in the British Army, Royal Artillery Regiment, commissioned as a Lieutenant. John spent most of his adult life in the computer business holding such positions as Sales Manager and Vice President of Sales. These positions included extensive international travel, in addition to moving family from the U.K. to the U.S.A. in 1970. John enjoyed traveling, reading, learning, computers, the arts, gardening, cooking, light carpentry/home repairs, sports (especially keeping up with his favorite English football team, Southampton FC, nicknamed "The Saints"), and spending time with family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Thayer-Rock Funeral in Downtown Farmington. John's family will receive friends on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the 3 p.m. Memorial Service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.