Dr. Jack Nugent, longtime Aberdeen dentist and former Husky Football great passed away peacefully at 82, Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia.
Dr. Jack L. Nugent, DDS, was born in Centralia, Washington, December 16, 1929, son of John and Nellie (Nordlund) Nugent. He grew up in Centralia and graduated from Centralia High School in 1949. During his school years, Jack excelled as an all-around athlete in football, basketball and track. As a senior he played in the State All-Star football game and was an outstanding track athlete statewide.