Benjamin D. Neugent

Mr. Benjamin D. Neugent age 94 of Kirkland, Ga. formerly of Jacksonville, Fl. passed away Saturday October 4, 2014 at Shady Acres Convalescent Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness. Born September 12, l920 in Kirkland, Ga. Mr. Neugent was the son of Willie and Mary Ann Flanders Neugent. He was retired from CSX Railroad and was a veteran of World War II U. S. Army Signal Corp.. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Pearson, Ga. but while living in Jacksonville was a founding member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn Blackburn Neugent and his second wife Stella Mae Hawkins Neugent. Survivors include: 4 Sons: Allen Neugent and wife Johnna of Woodbridge, N. J. William Paul Neugent of Glen St. Mary, Fl. Ken Neugent of Miami, Fl. David James Neugent and wife Deborah of Starke, Fl. 1 Daughter: Ann N. Halligan and Husband John of Arlington, Tx. 2 Brothers: Talmadge Neugent of Waycross, Ga. Henry Neugent of Kirkland, Ga. 1 Sister: Thelma Darley of Kirkland, Ga. 4 Step Children: Herman Graham of Douglas, Ga. Donell Graham of Valdosta, Ga. Annie Ruth Corbitt and husband Raymond of Homerville, Ga. Kathryn Graham of Axson, Ga. 3 Grandchildren, 4 Step Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Neugent were held at 10:00 A. M. Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. with Father Paul O'Connell officiating. Graveside services and interment followed at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, Fl. with Military Honors rendered at the graveside by an Honor Guard Contingent from the U. S. Army Florida National Guard.