NETTLES, Robert E. "Bob"
Robert E. Nettles (Bob), age 82, passed away on July 12, 2016 in Austin, Texas. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. Bob was born December 7, 1933, to Viola and Virgil Nettles at his grandparent's home in Piggott, AK. He married JoAnn (Black) Nettles on July 16, 1983 in Mountain View, CA.

Bob graduated with a BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Arizona and his MS in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

During his Air Force years, Bob was assigned to NASA from 1964 to 1968 providing engineering support for the final two Mercury Missions and for all the Gemini Missions. Bob retired from the Air force in 1975 after serving for 23 years.

Bob went to work for Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in 1975, where he became the Vice President and Assistant General Manager for the Lockheed Austin Division. He was the Vice President of New Business for Europe from 1989-1993 in Brussels, Belgium. Bob retired in 1993 and he and JoAnn returned to Austin, TX. He valued his time with his family and the golf outings at Onion Creek Golf Club with his friends.

Bob is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his parents, and his brother, James Nettles.

Bob is survived by his wife, JoAnn Nettles; his sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Jim Gilchrist, Kalamazoo, MI; his children, David and Bonnie Nettles, Jacksonville, FL., Bryan and Cici Nettles, San Ramon, CA, Alan and Nancy Nettles, Las Vegas, NV, Michael and Tina Pottorff, Austin, and Pamela and Gary Manley, Austin; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday July 15, 2016, at the Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, Texas. The family welcomes all who wish to pay their respects.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital, Memphis, TN, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, and the American Legion, Post 0326, P.O. Box 314, Manchaca, TX 78652.

The Nettles' family wishes to thank the many outstanding doctors, nurses, and caregivers who worked with Bob over the past years. Bob will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Condolences may be sent at: www.HarrellFuneralHomes.com.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2016.

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for Robert NETTLES

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Dave Abelson

July 30, 2016

I loved working with Bob, he was fantastic. I also loved golfing with Bob, again he was fantastic. I only wish I could have seen him before he left this world; I know he's in a great place, I hope to see him there.
-Dave Abelson

Bill Love

July 16, 2016

JoAnn,
So sorry for your loss. Great guys like Bob will never be forgotten.
If there is anything we can do for you, let us know. [email protected]

Fred and Chris Sams

July 15, 2016

JoAnn,

Our condolences and prayers for you during this difficult time. Bob was a great man and will be greatly missed. We were blessed to have him as a friend and neighbor.

Sincerely,
Chris and Fred Sams

bill Vaubel

July 15, 2016

Joann,
He will be missed. He was a great Mentor to me as a young engineer. Not only was he a great mentor he was a friend that I have great respect for. The Nettles have a special place in the Vaubel family. We owe a lot to the both of you. Love Anne and Bill

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Gaylon Nettles

July 14, 2016

My mother is 91 now. She is his aunt now living in Indianapolis. She sends her condolences along with her love to him and his entire family. My father was the youngest son born in 1919. He and Bob were very close their entire lives. My father and Bob are together again. And from my wife and our children and grandchildren....you are in our hearts at this time. He was a wonderful man and loved by many.

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