John Charles Nettles

John Charles Nettles passed away at MD Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas, on April 18, 2020. John was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on October 8, 1950. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Algie Durwood and Clara Catherine Nettles; his mother-in-law Marjorie Evelyn Myers; his brothers-in-law John Leslie Myers III and Paul Michael Myers and his nephews, Paul Michael Myers II and Benjamin Isaac Myers; his uncle and aunt James ‘Jim’ and Julia ‘Judy’ Nettles, and cousin Julia ‘Jan’ Nettles Arnold.

Those left to cherish his memory include his much loved and devoted spouse Kathryn Myers Nettles; his son, Jay William Nettles; his daughter Leslie Nettles Robertson and husband Aaron and his grandson Reid Alan Robertson. His Aunt Jeannie Myers Lindsey from Beebe, Arkansas is left to deeply grieve him as well as his loving sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lynn Myers Phifer and George Phifer and their children Steven Myers and wife Anita and children, Michael, Lorelai and Dani Myers; Wyley Myers; Katie Myers Brownell and her husband Dylan; Aaron Phifer and Abigail Phifer. In Louisiana, he leaves behind many beloved family members including cousins Jack Nettles and wife Rhonda; David Nettles and wife Nancy; William Nettles and wife Carolyn; Kathryn Alexander and husband Steve. He leaves behind many great nephews and nieces, cousins and friends who loved him deeply and will miss him greatly.

John attended Dry Pry High School from 1964-1968. He got his college degree in mathematics from Louisiana Tech in 1972. He returned to graduate school to pursue a master’s degree in English. There he met his forever love, Kathryn. They were married on June 1, 1974.

After a short stint in Austin, when he thought he wanted to be a college professor, they made their home in Houston. He found his way into the energy field working as a technical document specialist and then began his long career as an IT professional turned manager with Reliant/NRG for almost 33 years until his retirement on January 5, 2018.

He was a brilliant pianist, a wonderful writer, a talented artist, an excellent photographer, a lover of nature, music, books, movies and the arts. He was an amazing, caring father and a faithful, supportive husband. John had a quick, dry wit. He could make you smile with his beautiful smile but also make you laugh with a turn of phrase or amusing story. He was a sensitive, kind, and loving soul. The world lost a bright light in these dark times.

There will be a graveside service for John at Forest Park East at 1:30 PM, Monday, April 27, 2020 with limited family members due to COVID-19 restrictions. After restrictions are lifted, a memorial service for more family and friends with be held at Forest Park East on a later date.

Donations can be made in his name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – http://donate.lls.org/lls/donate.