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Kenneth Nettles Obituary
Savannah
Kenneth "Ken" Coleman Nettles, 83, of Savannah, Georgia, died Tuesday afternoon, December 24, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.
Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a United States Navy veteran. Ken was baptized at Isle of Hope Baptist Church and he visited Jasper Springs Baptist Church in Garden City. He retired after 38 years at Union Camp Corp as a chemical technician. Ken was a member of American Legion Post 135 and the Elks Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson Coleman Nettles and Eugenia Volks Nettles, and his first wife, Jeannette Fields Nettles.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Geraldine "Jerry" Garrett Nettles; three daughters, Susan Denise Toole (Danny) of Pooler, Georgia, Carol Renee Nettles of Pooler, Georgia, and Bobbie Helmly (Stan) of Rincon, Georgia; three sons, Kenneth Christopher Nettles (Susan) and Eric Jason Nettles, all of Savannah, Georgia, and James Edward Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Don K. Nettles (Von) of Powder Springs, Georgia; a sister, Jollys Elizabeth Golleher (Bill) of Perryville, Arkansas, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2019, at Jasper Springs Baptist Church – 62 Smith Avenue, Garden City.
A memorial service will be at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2019, at Jasper Springs Baptist Church. Interment will be private.
Remembrances: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Savannah Lodge 183 – Post Office Box 60037, Savannah, Georgia 31420-0037 or the Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion – 225 Candler Drive, Suite 204, Savannah, Georgia 31405.
Please share your thoughts about Ken and his life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com.
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doyle mullis
February 18, 2020
Jerry,
I am sorry to learn of Ken's death at a late start. Ken and I graduated together, His Mother and my Grandad were neighbors at Lake George.
Doyle Mullis
Krozer Earley
December 30, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Ken and I have been friends since Jr. High School. Your family will be in my prayers.
Krozer Earley
December 30, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Ken and I have been friends since Jr. High School. Your family will be in my prayers.
December 28, 2019
Words cannot express the love and affection we have for Ken and family.
Having been close friends for over forty years, We have lost a member of our family.
Ken will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Charlie & Helen Goodrich
Paula Drawdy
December 28, 2019
Jerry, I am so very sorry about Ken's passing. So many trips with Ken being our official driver so we could play cards in the back of your van. Many fun trips for bowling . RIP YOUR WORK HERE IS DONE
Elena Banks
December 27, 2019
Chris and Jerry, Frank and I will have you all in our prayers during this difficult time. We have many memories from our Union Camp days and the Social Club Party's. Hoping you have peace in your hearts and days flooded with happy memories.
Love Frank and Elena Banks
Martha Swindelle
December 27, 2019
Jerry and Family;
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Ken was a great guy and an awesome dancer. We will miss his smiling face. Peace be with you all.
Roy and Martha Swindelle
Leslie Armstrong-Davidson
December 27, 2019
Chris, Susan and the Nettles Family...
You are in my Thoughts & Prayers during this difficult time. God Bless!
December 26, 2019
Phil and I are so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Nettles will always be remembered as a wonderful man who loved his family dearly. May God comfort all of you in the difficult days ahead Love, Phil and Sarabeth Coleman
Debbie and George Kircher
December 25, 2019
We are deeply and sincerely sorry for the loss of such a Great Man and Friend. Ken was a True Gentleman. We will always cherish our memories shooting with him and Ron at Forest City.
Our thoughts and prayers go out for Jerry and their family.
Kathy THORNTON
December 25, 2019
Will be greatly missed, Prayers for the family.
Kathy THORNTON
December 25, 2019
Jerry and Family,
Kenny will be greatly missed. I will miss running into both of you at different restaurants. Kenny has always been very kind to me and everyone. My prayers to the Family. Love Kathy Thornton
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