Nettles, Lonnie Z. Nettles age 94 of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday March 24, 2013. He was born on April 14, 1918 in Sanderson, Florida. His loving wife Estela preceded him in death 30 years ago on August 21, 1982. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Chalmers, Maggie, Ina, Onie and Agnes; Granddaughter Denise Nettles. He is survived by his brother JW Nettles; son Leonard J. Nettles (Kay); daughters Agnes Nettles and Beatrice Kurtz (Dick); grandson Dr. Andrew R. Kurtz (Felicia); granddaughters Shelly Lobato (Ed), Diann Jackson, Danielle Nettles, Michele Clarke (Kevin) Jennifer; fifteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and his "little dog companions" Baby and Chico, aka Dixie.
Lonnie was a Veteran of WWII serving with the United States Army. He was a retired truck driver with Safeway Stores. His love and knowledge of farming made him a very popular vendor of tomatoes, cucumbers and melons at the VA Hospital and Bernalillo Farmers Markets. He often spent his earning from the sale of his vegetables and fruits on birthday trips to the casino's of Las Vegas, Nevada. Because of his strong belief that no one should ever go hungry he never hesitated to offer a meal. He also delivered food for Meal on Wheels.
Visitation with the Nettles family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday March 28, 2013 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday March 29, 2013 at the Mortuary. Interment Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to feed the hungry

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1. Lonnie Z. Nettles
Birth 14 April 1918 in Sanderson, Baker, Florida, USA
Death March 24, 2013 in Albuquerque Bernalillo County New Mexico, USA
2.John Franklin Nettles
Birth 30 Jan 1874 in Duval, Florida, United States
Death 13 Nov 1958 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
3.Benjamin Wade Nettles
Birth 10 Jul 1847 in Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Death 21 Jun 1923 in Raiford, Union, Florida, United States
4.John R Nettles
Birth 1793 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Death 13 Dec 1863 in Baker, Florida, United States
5.Mark Nettles
Birth 21 Feb 1746 in Stratton Major Parish, King Queen, Virginia, United States
Death 21 Oct 1808 in Cross, Colleton, South Carolina, United States
6.George Nettles
Birth 1714 in Petsworth Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Death 18 Apr 1757 in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
7.Robert Nettles
Birth 1668 in Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Death 1725 in Petsworth Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
8.John Nettles
Birth 1672 in Talbot, Maryland, United States
Death 7 Aug 1723 in Talbot, Maryland, United States
9.John Nettles
Birth 1648 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, , England
Death 26 May 1686 in Lost City, Hardy, West Virginia, United States
10.Captain John Nettles
Birth 1 Oct 1620 in , , , England
Death 26 May 1686 in Lost City, Hardy, West Virginia, United States
11.William Nettles
Birth 21 Jan 1582 in , London, , England
Death 1623 in Eastcheap, London, , England
12.William Nettles
Birth 8 Mar 1542 in St Leonard, London, , England
Death 21 Jan 1580 in , London, , England
13.Richard Nettles
Birth 1517 in , , , England
Death 18 Mar 1541 in St Leonard, , , England