Alton Joseph Nettles Jr.

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Ourso Funeral Home - Donaldsonville

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Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Alton Nettles Obituary

NETTLES JR., ALTON JOSEPH A retired installer and repairman with BellSouth with 32‰ years of service, he died at 8:05 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007, in Gonzales. He was 79, a resident of Donaldsonville and a native of Tangipahoa Parish. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, on Monday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Catholic Church, Donaldsonville, on Monday at noon, with the Rev. Phil Spano, celebrant. Interment in Roselawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Darcie "Dot" A. Nettles; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Joseph and Marion "Dee Dee" Nettles of Gonzales and Karl Matthew Sr. and Debra Nettles of Lake; three sisters, Mary Edith Shirley, Ethel Gene Hyde and Janice Cutrer, all of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Sally Nettles Braud and husband Martin, Bess Nettles Melancon and husband Clinton, Karl Nettles Jr., John Nettles and Willie Nettles; and four great-grandchildren, Cecilia and Jacob Braud, Jax and Maddox Melancon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton J. Sr. and Sally McNabb Nettles; and an infant son, Jules Nettles. He was a member of American Legion Post 98, Telephone Pioneers and Bayou Blue Hunting Club. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.

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Published by The Advocate from May 6 to May 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Alton Nettles

10 Entries

Karen Burns Pierce

May 9, 2007

Ms. Dot and Family,
Mom and I were very sorry that we could not attend Mr. Alton's services. We have many fond memories of our time in Donaldsonville especially when ya'll came to stay with us during Hurricane Betsy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen Burns Pierce
Dorothy Burns Holland

Jimmy and Sue Strubb

May 9, 2007

Mrs. Dot and Family,
Our deepest condolences go out to you during this difficult time.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God Bless you.

I bet "Net" and Carlo are fishing or hunting right now!

Sally Nettles Braud

May 8, 2007

Good afternoon.

To those of you who I have not seen since the last event like this one, it has been too long.

Alton Nettles was born to the Alton and Sally Nettles almost 80 years ago. He was followed by three baby sisters. He had two children, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Though he had no male siblings, I think he had many brothers, and that is what I would like to talk about for a few minutes today. Because though he had a small family, his was blessed by many people who filled his life with happiness.

He was a true Louisiana sportsman. He loved to hunt, fish and be outside. The many men who spent countless night with him at the infamous “camp” were like family. He was always welcomed there. I think now that he went for the company and not the game.

He worked for the telephone company for many years and had friend for life from there. He spoke highly of you even after he retired to a life of reading the newspaper and cutting grass full time.

He loved sports and attending sporting events and would go to about anything to which he was invited. LSU, ACHS, Donaldsonville, Kentwood or any other team that was playing at any level was a good game to see with him, especially if he got a little fired up. Thank you for bringing him along, even when he slowed down a little.

All the other people from in town, from Church and the American Legion and the neighborhood were his family too. Know that as he watched your children grow, they were like grandchildren to him.

He lived a long life, and did some good things and some bad things, and all of that is behind him now. So I will end by saying, no matter who he was to you, Mr. Nettles - Net - Doc - Bubba - Junior - Daddy - Paw Paw, I hope you enjoyed your time with him, working or playing or just enjoying a bowl of delicious chocolate ice cream.

And remember that smile, or what ever other look you have in your mind. Know that he would not want you to cry. He would pull a handkerchief out of his pocket, and say “Here Babe” and tell you that everything was going to be OK. And everything is going to be OK.

Lou Theriot

May 7, 2007

Mrs. Dot, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is any thing I can do to help you at this time.I know Mr. Nettles will be greatly missed.
(Lauren LeBlanc's mother. If I can be of any help, please feel free to call me. Get my number from Lauren))

Lou Theriot

May 7, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Jewel Cutrer

May 7, 2007

Aunt Darcie and Family,
I am Jewel K Cutrer, Aunt Kate's daughter, from Hot Springs Village, AR.
Sherman and I were sorry to hear that Uncle Alton Jr. passed away. Momma had been keeping us posted on him, so we knew he wasn't doing good at all.
He always was such a fun-loving character, so full of life and with always some funny story to tell about him and "Kate" growing up together. We will miss him. We will be praying for you all during this sad time.
Jewel Kaye Yarborough Cutrer

Darrell & Angele Ourso

May 7, 2007

Mrs. Dot & family,

Our sympathy and prayers to all of you at this time. Mr. Nettles always had a smile on his face and a pleasant disposition. May you all find comfort through the support of family, friends and the faith you share.

Nelson Zeringue

May 7, 2007

Dee Dee:
My deepest sympathy to you and Ronnie at the time of your loss. I will keep ya'll in my prayers.

The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

May 7, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Honore & Connie Landry

May 6, 2007

Dot and Family,
We offer you our deepest condolences at this difficult time for you and your family.We are here if you need anything our prayers are with you.
Honore and Connie Landry

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