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Edwin Ladene "Dinky" Nettles

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NETTLES, Dinky WALTERBORO - Mr. Edwin Ladene "Dinky" Nettles, 51, of 2328 Jones Swamp Road, died Wednesday, September 28, 2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held 5 o'clock, Sunday, October 2, 2005, in the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro Chapel. Interment will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Nettles was born January 21, 1954, in Colleton County and was the son of the late Luie Waylon Nettles and Argenia Lyons Nettles Langdale. He was an employee of Circle C Trucking and attended St. Anthony Catholic Church. Surviving are: his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Becker Nettles; children, Tina Hughes and her husband Randy of Walterboro, Louie Nettles of Charleston, David Nettles of Walterboro, Kevin Nettles of Walterboro, and Liz Nettles of Walterboro; grandchildren, Debra Hughes, Randy Hughes, Jr., Chyeyenne Hughes, Sierra Hughes, Savannah Hughes, and Christall Hughes, all of Walterboro; sister, Shirley Nettles Wiggins of Walterboro; nieces, Genia Vaughan of Walterboro, Robinn Scott of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Angela Abramo of Danbury, Connecticut, Casey Abramo of Sanford, Connecticut, Angela Hoffman of St. Louis, Missouri, Shelly Brunstrium of St. Louis, Missouri, and Helen Becker of Hollywood; nephews, John Wade of Walterboro, Nabeel Sabbage of Danbury, Connecticut, Larry Engle of St. Louis, Missouri, and Jay Becker of Hollywood; many grand-nieces and nephews; and his aunt and uncle, Laura and Curtis Mills of Yulee, Florida. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Nettles Sabbage. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the family. Family and friends may call Saturday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro. 843-538-5408. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Sep. 30, 2005.

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David Nettles

February 8, 2021

He was the best dad any kid would love. I taught me all his left handed ways. He was compassionate but also gave plenty of tough love. He taught me how to be a better man tomorrow than I am today. Love you Dad! Rest easy country boy because this country boy can survive.

Debra Hughes

September 30, 2005

I know everyone is hurting but things will get better with time. Just remember that he is now in a better place. I'll see you all soon.

Donna Butler Sineath

September 30, 2005

Dear Betty,

I was sorry to here of Dinky's death. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Butler Sineath

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