In Loving Memory of
Rev. Joseph Nettles
March 24, 1923 - July 31, 2017
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - Funeral: 10:00 AM
Blessing-Hine Funeral Home
8592 Darrow Road
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087

Obituary
Reverend Joseph Nettles was born in Tunnel Springs, Alabama on March 24, 1923 to the late Will and Myra (Liddell) Nettles. He was one (1) of ten (10) children, all who have preceded him in death, which include:
Viola Williams
Allean King
Mayfield Fountain
Susan Fountain
Alma Kinchloe
Lee Nettles
Dan Nettles
Will Nettles
John Nettles
He met and married Susan Jarmon in Cincinnati, Ohio and to this union was born 10 (ten) children, nine of whom are left as follows to cherish his memory.
Shirley C. N. Smith (Doyle Jr.) - Gilbert, AZ
Charles A. Nettles - Warrensville, OH
Donald E. Nettles (Stacey) - Twinsburg, OH
Carol J. Nettles - Gilbert, AZ
Steven T. Nettles - Maple Hts., OH
Kerry J. Nettles - Gilbert, AZ
Melvin C. Nettles (Jackie) - Maple Hts., OH
Regina F. Nettles - Gilbert, AZ
J. Jeffrey Nettles (Kathie) - Chandler, AZ
His loving wife, Susan Jarmon Nettles, preceded him in death, February 2, 2015. He relocated from Cincinnati, Ohio to Cambridge, Massachusetts where he became a faithful member of Union Baptist Church. He later relocated his family to Cleveland, Ohio in 1967 and worked for Ford Motor Company for 29 years. He was ordained and pastored the Lee Road House of Prayer until his retirement June 29, 2013. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Order of Service
Musical Prelude - Processional
Scripture
Prayer.........
Musical Selection..It is Well With My Soul
Acknowledgements / Resolutions
Lynette Nettles
Remarks / Reflections..........
Eulogy
Elder Doyle Smith, Jr.
Recessional Benediction......
Interment
Crown Hill Cemetery
Repast
Glenwillow Pavilion
7360 Austin Powder Drive
Glenwillow, Ohio 44139
PALL BEARERS
Charles Nettles
Kerry Nettles
Donald Nettles
Melvin Nettles
Steven Nettles
J. Jeffrey Nettles
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In this hour of bereavement, we wish to acknowledge with deepest appreciation the great outpouring of sympathy and warm condolences we have received from everyone. You have lifted our hearts with your prayers and kind words.
-The family of Reverend Joseph Nettles-
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, my master and my friend; I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway if Thou wilt be my guide.
O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, around me and within; But Jesus, draw Thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.
O let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self will. O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul.
O Jesus, Thou hast promised to all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory there shall Thy servant be. And Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, my master and my friend.
O let me see Thy footprints, and in them plant mine own; My hope to follow duly is in Thy strength alone. O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end; And then in Heaven receive me, my Savior and my friend.
--John E. Bode--