William Edward “Ed” Nugent, 76, of Westport, passed away 7:43 p.m. on Wednesday,
January 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1949, in
Greensburg, Indiana, the son of Fred and Mary (Beesley) Nugent. He was a
lifelong resident of Decatur County and a 1967 graduate of Jackson High School.
Ed was a truck driver and drove for several different trucking companies. He
enjoyed fishing and working on the farm. He was a veteran having served in the
U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Survivors include his daughters, Darlene
Wright of Westport and Rebecca “Becky” Hollin of Kentucky; his son, Mike
(Amanda) Nugent of Westport; his sister, Mary Lou (Don) Stout of Ohio; his
brothers, Joe Nugent of Ohio, Robert (Judy) Nugent of Westport, Tom (Patti)
Nugent of Greensburg and Larry Nugent of Westport; 10 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Cheavy;
his great grandchildren, Evan Wright and Melody Henthorne; sons-in-law, Chris
Hollin and Jerome J. Wright. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
Monday. January 19, 2026, at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport with Rev.
Connie Barr officiating. Burial will follow at Bearcreek Cemetery with military
graveside rites. A time of visitation will be held on Monday, January 19 from
11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to assist with funeral expenses through the funeral
home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com