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Malcolm Nettingham
1918 - 2020
Malcolm Nettingham
1918 - 2020
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BORN
1918
DIED
2020
Malcolm Nettingham Obituary
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December 27, 2020
With heartfelt condolences from me who had the privilege of meeting you when I was the pharmacist at Langley Airforce Base. RIP Sir.
Rodney Smith
November 25, 2020
My condolences to the family of this true AMERICAN HERO. I was honor to meet him during a presentation and was humble in his presences. Respect to him who paid the way for many to follow in many different fields. Words such as when others may think one is dumb just based on the color of one skin dig down and learn the information backwards and forwards. Drove me in the United States Navy when I was the only one in the room who look like myself, and is still drives me today as I pressed on through my Master's degree into my Ph.D. to continue to serve all the Military men and Women who exit the service. Thank you sir your body is laying to rest but your spirit and words and successful completion of one of the hardest area shall live on not in one race but in all mankind when the deck is stack against them. I am still humble and so proud of the meeting.
October 30, 2020
My condolences to the family. We appreciate his service. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.
Tony
October 10, 2020
My condolences to the family of Malcolm Nettingham, we hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together. In the days ahead throw all of your sadness, cries and anxieties on the Hearer of Prayers who cares for you.
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Dave Giles
October 2, 2020
I only met him once over dinner. A truly amazing man. Thank you for your service.
Leslie hamer
October 1, 2020
thank you
Gerold Oliver
September 27, 2020
May the LORD our GOD take to under HIS wings as you soar to worlds unknown. As a former member of NAI, and black pilot I salute you.
Hazel Marsh
September 22, 2020
Thank you for your service. RIP
Hazel Marsh
September 22, 2020
Thank you for your service. One of my favorite great heroes. RIP
Dr Deauwand Thomas
September 21, 2020
An Awesome Man of God. Beautiful personality and extremely wise. Loving and kind personality. Great respect for others. He will be greatly missed, especially at First Baptist Church Vauxhall, Noon Day Prayer. Shalom! Dr. Thomas ***
Mona Armstead
September 21, 2020
Thank you for your service. May you Rest In Peace. You are a true hero to us as Black people.
Elise
September 21, 2020
Family
Sorry for your loss. May God grant you'll peace in the days ahead. Thanks for the service Mr. Nettingham.
J T
September 20, 2020
He inspired me to go to college, I also met my wife there. He changed my life in so many ways. He was a gentleman and so humble and down to earth. I am blessed to have learned so much from him and will greatly miss him. I hope his family finds peace in the fact that he genuinely touched so many lives. I send my sincere condolences to his family and i am praying for them.
September 20, 2020
Many thanks to Mr. Malcolm Nettingham. My deepest condolences to the Nettingham family, what an memorable legacy. May God be with all of you as you endure such a very difficult time.
Brian O'keefe
September 19, 2020
Thank you Sir for all you've done for you're Country, and the people in this great Nation.
R.I.P.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
Alishia
September 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janice Williams
September 19, 2020
Trailblazer Tuskegee Airman Malcolm Nettingham has finished his remarkable and memorable course.
September 19, 2020
My condolences.
Cheryl Taylor
September 19, 2020
My condolences to the family.
Thank you for your service sir....May you RIP
Bob Krajicek
September 18, 2020
Thank you sir.
M R
September 18, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Michael Roach
September 18, 2020
RIP Me Malcolm my God bless and Comfort the Family
Brian
September 18, 2020
We thank him for his service.
How amazing, while in the midst of everything in the 1940's he could have had no idea of how he and his brethren would be honored in 2020.
W D
September 18, 2020
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May God be with you and comfort you through this time of sorrow.
Bette Johnson Royster
September 18, 2020
Rest in heavenly peace Daddy Val. Love and kisses to you. Your God-Daughter
Bette
Earl L Brown Sr
September 18, 2020
May God Bless and keep the family in the loss of Malcolm. I was employed with Malcolm at a electronic factory on Leland Ave in Plainfield in the late sixties. MYy heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with the family. He was a legend in himself.
Roy
September 18, 2020
What a loss! What a legend in itself. That describes the life of Mr. Nettingham. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Malcolm. He will be missing by many.
Janelle Eloisa Almendis Augustine
September 18, 2020
May the God of Love and life give your peace and comfort you.
Philippians 4:6-7.
Best regards
BRY
September 17, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Nettingham Family, May the God of Tender Mercies comfort your grieving hearts with loving kindness and peace as you cope with the precious loss in your lives. I got to meet the Tuskegee Airmen years ago at on career day at an elementary school. Malcom left a legacy behind a legacy like the rest of the Airmen that will never be forgotten.
Rev. Tracy E. Fooster
September 17, 2020
Praise God for a life well lived! Thank you for your service. May God continue to protect your family. In Jesus Name.
jim
September 17, 2020
Condolence to the Nettingham Family on your loss. What a handsome man! What an example of what we all should be. This humble man, though he was probably unaware of it, was a living legend. The Tuskegee Airmen were significant contributors not only to our country's success in WW II, but also in breaking down the barriers to racial equality within our country . Thank you Mr. Nettingham. Rest in peace. Enjoy your reward in Heaven.
L Tompkins
September 17, 2020
Thank you for your service, sir. To your family I’m sorry for your loss. You must be so proud. I wish we could have heard his stories.
Roberta Taylor Carter
September 17, 2020
Condolences to the of Malcolm Nettingham Did not know him ,but thank him for his services, he was Gaint just reading about him .God bless you in time of your bereavement.
Roberta Taylor Carter
Bill Grenfell
September 17, 2020
America lost another of the many true heroes that saved democracy for the free world. We owe them a debt that can never be paid and can never be acknowledged enough. Fly high Mr Nettingham and touch the face of God. Thank you for our freedom and the opportunities we have in this country.
Lydia Copeland-McNeal
September 17, 2020
My condolences and prayers to the family. Thank you for your service Sir. May you find favor in “God” arms. R.I.P.
Lydia Copeland McNeal ( Florida)
Stacy Ward
September 17, 2020
As a disabled US AirForce Vet and a proud and grateful American I salute you Sir, and your family! God be with them as you are now with God. <ú<ø Fly. Fight. Win.
Bob J
September 17, 2020
Thank you for your service.
WWII guys the best.
My dad passed last year at 95. Will
always miss him.
Condolences to Malcolm's family and friends.
RIP
Bob J
Fred Farkle
September 17, 2020
Another of the Greatest Generation has left us.
From a Vietnam Vet.
Barbara P Kulusic
September 16, 2020
As a female Veteran, I would like to say Thank you for your Service to our Country, and for being a wonderful example of showing that no matter what your color you can be the 'best of the best'. I watched some of Mr. Nettingham's video where he was instructing and telling his story (history). I wish I had known him, when I was living in Scotch Plains, but so glad to at least know of him now. God bless him and his family.
Charlie W
September 16, 2020
From all the Brothers that served in the Arm Forces , I humbly salute you sir! RIP!
September 16, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the Nettingham family, what an amazing legacy. May God be with all of you to give you strength and comfort at this most difficult time of your loss.
Roger F. Davis, Col, USAF (R)
September 16, 2020
You are you always will be an inspiration for airmen like me who followed in your footsteps generations later. Rest in Peace
Lisa Barnett
September 16, 2020
Thank you for your service and serving in world war I and RIP my brother
JoAnn Correia
September 16, 2020
Rest In Peace thank you for your service
leroy parker
September 16, 2020
You were my trailblazer and will remember you always. Thank You for being you!
Robert Washam
September 16, 2020
Rest In Peace Warrior!!
September 16, 2020
To the family of Mr. Nettingham:
I am so proud of him ; I place him in the category of other American Africans who have brought honor and dignity to the world! May he rest easy in Jesus! Please accept my profound sympathy.
The Hendersons
Dana
September 16, 2020
Those we love can never be more than a thought away; for as long as there’s a memory, they live on in our hearts.Wishing you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Take your place of Honor Mr. Nettingham. Thank you for your service.
September 16, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences
September 16, 2020
Our family offers our deepest sympathy to the family of Malcolm Nettingham, a member of Our Greatest Generation. We thank him for his service to our country and hold hope that he always remains a role model for the younger generation. May he rest in peace.
September 16, 2020
One of t the Best man I know Godly my mentor my Friend l thank God for your wisdom missing you already my he rest in peace love you
Richard Gottlieb
September 16, 2020
I may not have ever met you but I just wanted to say thank you for your service to our country and making history for what you did by being a member of the Famous Tuskegee Airmen. My condolences to your family.
Artis .AC .Hudson Sr.
September 16, 2020
May your soul be a peace Airmen, thanks for your service.
Extended prayers and condolence to all.
Colleen Coyle
September 16, 2020
God bless you and thank you for your service, and courage. My sympathy to your family.
Chris
September 16, 2020
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Malcolm Nettingham. What a beautiful legacy he has left not only for his family but also for the Black community. May your fond memories and the comfort from God help you cope during this difficult time. Philippians 4:7
September 16, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult period.
Chuck Pensyl
September 16, 2020
Another Hero of the greatest generation is gone to patrol the
sky's of Heaven...May God Bless your Family and Fellow Pilots!
Mary Smith
September 16, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of a true historic person. At this difficult time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your memories of Malcolm stay close to your heart.
Horace Baldwin
September 16, 2020
A monumental man with a down-to-earth demeanor. RIP and thanks for helping to change the world!
September 16, 2020
With Sympathy. May the God of tender mercies comfort the Nettingham family with his loving ‘arm’ at this time of grief and sorrow.
Cheryl L. Ramsey
September 16, 2020
Thank you for your service Mr. Nettingham. You are a USA hero!
Chuck G
September 16, 2020
God Bless you Malcom for serving our country well, you are now amongst the stars in Heaven
Marshall Evans
September 16, 2020
cry for those left behind, for the lonely ones with hollows in their hearts. I ask You to comfort them, give peace, restore hope, and lavish them with love, family, and belonging. In the depths of loss, Father meet them with Yourself.
I cry for the legacy this loved one leaves, for the ways the world has been made different by their presence, for the memories that become both more beautiful and more painful on this side of death. And Father I pray that the work You have accomplished in this remarkable life will grow deeper, wider, and stronger in the days to come, uninhibited by a weak opponent like death. In Jesus precious and Holy name, Amen
Elle Chris
September 16, 2020
Malcolm, weren't we lucky to have you and your comrades in arms during WWII ... YOU were the greatest generation.
Connie Colvin
September 16, 2020
Thank you Malcolm for your service to our country.
Danny Musick
September 16, 2020
We thank Mr Nottingham for his service, and we lift up the family to God during this time of grief
Christine Walsh
September 16, 2020
May your soul have crossed over in peace and your beautiful bride waiting at the pearly gates to welcome you. Your life touched others. Take your knee and a huge Thank you for your Service.
Charles miller Jr.
September 16, 2020
Thanks for the millions you opened the door for thank god for you
Charles miller USN ret
Janis purvis
September 16, 2020
For your service sir a grateful nation thanks you. For the hardships you occurred with dignity we thank you even more.
TD
September 16, 2020
Nottingham Family
Please accept our sincere prayers on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss
Bill Gardner
September 16, 2020
Thank you Sir for all you did for your Country. You had to overcome so much to reach your goals. I'm sure your accomplishments inspired others to reach their potential. RIP
Heiskill
September 16, 2020
To the Coles family in Mechanicsville, VA, we share in your sadness during this time of bereavement.
He was a great man with The Tuskegee Airmen, and we are grateful for his service to the U.S.
The Heiskill Family in Mechanicsville, VA
Donna Stec
September 16, 2020
Thank you,sir, for your dedicated service to our country. You followed your dream and showed that actions do, indeed, speak louder than words.
May your wings be strong....
George & Ernestine Barnes
September 16, 2020
We salute you Mr. Nottingham, for you dedication and heroic service for our country. We didnt know you but we are truly proud of you. God bless your family and God bless soldiers like you. God has blessed America.
Rev. and Mrs. George E. Barnes, Sr.
Hattie Heiskill
September 16, 2020
I am glad that I met Mr. Malcolm (Val) and his wife about 40 years ago at his nephew's house in VA. His nephew is my brother-in-law (whom he visited annually) therefore I claim him as uncle Malcolm also. He was a wonderful person.
I am thankful for him being a hero for the U.S. Army. Our Family is proud of uncle Malcolm's service to our country. We will miss him very much.
Hattie T. Heiskill
Mechanicsville, VA
September 16, 2020
My sincere thoughts & prayers for his family & friends . My Dad also served in WWII Army Air Corps . May there be a huge reunion for these brave warriors among those golden streets. Our loved ones legacy is that they are the greatest generation ever . Our today’s Freedom was won by their courage & love of country . God bless them forever.
RH
September 15, 2020
To the family my deepest condolences for your loss. A life well lived indeed, and a testament to others. May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace.
Tina
September 15, 2020
God bless you.Never forgotten
Tina
September 15, 2020
God bless you
Kevwill
September 15, 2020
God speed, Mr. Nettingham. A true American hero. Thank you for your Service.
james lewis
September 15, 2020
I don't know you personally but I want to thank you for your service and for being a GREAT help in defeating Hitler!!
Mark Mills
September 15, 2020
Thank you so much for your service to our country! May you fly high in heaven!
karen e smith
September 15, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Cynthia Herd
September 15, 2020
RIP SIR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY.
LC
September 15, 2020
To the family: I am so sorry for your loss. My grandfather was a black flight instructor for the Tuskegee Airmen. He was very proud of the work that the Tuskegee Airmen accomplished. I miss him dearly. May the God of all comfort give you the same comfort and strength that he gave me. May he be with you now and for the days to come.
Harry Simpson
September 15, 2020
Rest Malcolm, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army Air Force, WWII.
Clarence Scutter
September 15, 2020
Part of Black History of this country may his life live on in the history book of Life
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow
Liz Mangan
September 15, 2020
One of the sweetest gentlest souls I have known. Heaven just got another angel
David P Call
September 15, 2020
My condolences will go to his friends and family he has served our country with honor and represented his people he was a great man may he rest in peace mayfly in heaven give birth to a star
Marc Konys
September 15, 2020
Great men made this a great county. Sorry for your loss.
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