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Leon Nettles Obituary
Tallahassee - Leon Eugene "Gene" Nettles, age 86 entered into rest Sept. 15, 2020 at his residence. Gene was born in Tallahassee and a lifelong resident of the area. He served in the US Navy and retired after 22 years of service. His second career was serving as the Wakulla County V.A. Service Officer from 1974 until 1992. Gene also served as a Wakulla County Commissioner from 1996 until 2005. He was of the Baptist faith. Gene was a member of the Fleet Reserve Assoc and the VFW of Wakulla County. He was preceded in death by two daughters Elizabeth Joanne Nettles and Vickie Jean Nettles; two brothers Robert Dale Nettles and Rusty Nettles. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Joe Ann Nettles; son Ronnie Nettles; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister Elizabeth Darlene Slayton; brother Jerry Nettles. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19th at Woodville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice.
Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the Nettles family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)
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Don Hudgins
September 25, 2020
Leon was a friend, I will miss his late night calls to discuss county commission meetings. God bless Leon and his family.
Peggy Page
September 18, 2020
For many years I have known Leon Nettles and have always enjoyed the conversations we had regarding politics and friends we grew up with. There never was a shortage of topics to discuss since he and I had so much in common. I will definitely miss his quick wit and sense of humor. He was a true gentleman.
Peggy Page
Brenda Mathers
September 17, 2020
Rest in Peace Mr. Nettles. Blessed to have known him. He was always ready and available to help the citizens of Wakulla County during his term as commissioner. A good man, My condolences to the family.
Robert Gee
September 17, 2020
Saddened to see Mr. Nettles has passed. Met him back during his tenure with Wakulla Commission. He was getting water for some of his constituents. Somehow we got the job done. He was a good man, enjoyed his company later on down in St. Marks. I appreciate his dedicated service. My condolences to the family. May he RIP.
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