Phuc Nguyen

Phuc lived a life defined by hard work, resiliency, ingenuity, and, above all, devotion to his family. Those qualities carried him through every chapter of his life—from enduring the hardships of war and leaving Vietnam as a refugee, to building a new life in America and becoming a husband, father, grandfather, and someone his family could always depend on.

Before coming to the United States, he served as a police officer in Quảng Nam Province, Vietnam. He spent many years during the war as a POW. After the war, he left Vietnam as a refugee, and his journey eventually brought him to the Philippines, where he met his wife, Anh. They were later sponsored to come to the United States, where they built a life and raised their family together.

Phuc wore many hats, both figuratively and literally. He went to school to become a machinist and worked in the trade for many years. Those skills taught him to be jack of all trades. Throughout his life, he also owned a sewing business and worked as a jeweler and watch repairman. His work reflected the qualities that came naturally to him—patience, precision, creativity, and an ability to figure out how things worked. After retiring, he devoted much of his time to the people who brought him the greatest happiness—his family.

He was a loving husband to Anh Duong, a devoted father to Thuy Nguyen, Hai Nguyen, Tri Nguyen (deceased), Khang Nguyen, and An Nguyen-Do, and a cherished grandfather to Thanh, Hoang, Dung, Auggie, and Minnie.

Phuc treasured the simple moments in life: spending time with his family, working in the garden, fixing things around the house, and finding a new purpose for something others might have thrown away. He was endlessly curious and always willing to learn something new, but just as important to him was sharing what he knew. He wanted the people he loved to be capable and independent, and he took pride in teaching them the skills and confidence to take care of themselves.

Phuc will be remembered for his resourcefulness, determination, and the many ways he showed his love—through the life he built, the sacrifices he made, the things he fixed, and the lessons he passed down. His presence will be deeply missed in the everyday moments: the conversations over coffee, the projects around the house, the random things he would put on his head, the advice he was always ready to give, and the comfort of simply knowing he was there. His memory will live on in his children, grandchildren, and the generations that follow.

Visitation will be held at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Beltline Road, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, US, on September 18, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, followed by the Funeral at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Beltline Road, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, US, on September 19, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.