Gene Kenneth Nettles, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn House Nettles. Son of the late Ellen Metcalf. Father of John Nettles (Belinda), Joan Warren (Joe), Frank Nettles and Gene Nettles, Jr. (April). Brother of the late Marjorie Simmons, Flo Tuminello, Mae Walters, Sonny Nettles and Eugene Metcalf. Gene is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gene was a lifelong resident of the Westbank. He served in World War I while enlisted in the United States Army. Private Funeral Services will be held at a later date.