Edward H. Nettleton, 97, of Biloxi died in the loving arms of family on Monday, March 05, 2007 in Gautier.
Mr. Nettleton was born and raised in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and resided with his beautiful wife of 70 years, Thelma, in Sandpoint, Idaho and Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was of the Presbyterian faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Faye Nettleton, parents, John Charles and Mary Nettleton, son, John Charles Nettleton, grandson, Douglas Pete Boling, two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his two daughters, Joyce Melancon Bacile, Biloxi, and Judy M. Boling, Puyallup, WA, daughter-in-law, Vicki Nettleton, Mentone, IN, 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 2 pm at the Riemann family's GULF COAST FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Road Chapel, Gulfport where friends may visit from 1 - 2 pm. Plans are underway for a graveside service on April 11, 2007 in Couer d' Alene, Idaho.
In lieu of flower stands, the family prefers memorials be sent to one of three wonderful organizations, Alzheimers Foundation of South MS, 4803 Harrison Circle, Gulfport, MS 39507, Trinity Hospice, 6819 Washington Ave, Suite G, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, or The River Chase Care Facility, 5090 Gautier-Vancleave Road, Gautier, MS 39553.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.gulfcoastfh.com