James Nettles Obituary

James Nettles SUMMERVILLE - James A. Nettles, 44, passed away on September 2, 2013 while on a hunting trip at Savannah Green Hunting Club in Andrews, SC. James was born May 8, 1969 in Charleston, SC. He was the only child of Dianne M. Nettles of Summerville, SC and James A. LoFaro of Tucson, AZ. Funeral Services will be held at 11 o'clock Friday September 6, 2013 at St. Paul's of Summerville in Doar Hall. Burial will follow at Summerville Cemetery. Family and friends may call 5-8pm on Thursday September 5, 2013. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Citadel Foundation/Criminal Justice Department Fund, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409. James worked for the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and was the Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division. James also worked for the Town of Summerville as the head of the Environmental Services Division from 2004 to 2008. James worked part time at The Citadel in the "Officer in Charge" program, supervising cadets during the night hours since 1998. He graduated from the South Carolina Firefighter Academy and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia, SC. He received an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from Ashworth University. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 234 in Summerville, SC. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, driving his '87 Corvette, spending time with the apple of his eye and very special five-year-old granddaughter, Lyric Cureton, and vacationing with his family annually at Disney World in Orlando, Fl. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Nettles and his parents; a son, Craig Anthony Nettles; two daughters, Megan (Bubba) Tupper and step-grandchildren Elias, Garrett and Susannah Tupper; Becky Dyches and granddaughter Lyric Cureton. He also leaves behind a family pet "Tank," an English bulldog. He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Robbie and Lessie Nettles of Summerville and paternal grandparents, Samuel and Ava LoFaro of Bonneau, SC. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for James Nettles

12 Entries

Teresa Long - brown

September 6, 2013

Jimmy was loads of fun. We all had the best time during my time with Dor co . You will always be remembered n greatly missed! May God keep all the family n friends tightly in his arms as they try to get through this ....

Chris Sosnowski

September 6, 2013

Reading through the messages, it's obvious that Jimmy reached people in all areas of life, as he did me. Even though our professions - law enforcement and news reporting - may have been at odds on occasion, Jimmy always treated me with respect and friendship, and got mine in return. Missy, I'm so sorry for your loss, but am glad you had your time together. My best to you and the family.

Joyce Smith

September 5, 2013

I am wishing God speed in your healing process Nettles family. Lean on the Lord in these difficult times and know that he will be missed.

Donna Barker

September 5, 2013

Missy I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your best friend. I know he was the light of your life and you will be lost without him. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Love, Donna and family

Norbert Cummings

September 5, 2013

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Dianne, Missy, Craig and the entire Nettles family. Jimmy was a cop's cop. I always enjoyed being around him and talking with him about law and life. He will be deeply missed.

Lisa Parker

September 5, 2013

Missy, I was there the moment you and Jimmy decided to start dating. It was like the clouds opened up your heart to happiness. The two of you were such an important part of my life during that time. I still think about times I spend with you at the MUSC Burn Clinic - such a long time ago. I'm very saddened by your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Cheryl Browning

September 5, 2013

Diane and family,
While I did not know Jimmy through you I felt very close to him.He well accomplished and thought of in the community and at the Citadel. My heart is with all of you, May you find comfort that the Lord needed an Angel to help Guard His flock! May you all be at peace in knowing that he is safe and will be watching over you. God Bless and know that I speak for all the Bivens and Browning family when I say your family was special to each of us!
Cheryl

Derek Sauro

September 4, 2013

Rest in Peace Captain Nettles. It was a pleasure working with you and i will miss our random conversations and debates in the parking lot first thing in the morning. It will be strange being the first person to arrive at work and not see you sitting in your car writing in your notepad while smoking a cigar. Taken too soon... Rest easy sir.

Terri (TD Droze) Hiers

September 4, 2013

So sorry to hear this, he was a good guy,I remember him well as we were neighbors, we all played together, he was a family friend. Sending prayers to all his family...

Ry Pruett

September 4, 2013

I'll miss you, Jimmy...I'm at a complete loss. My prayers and condolences to Missy, Ms. Nettles, and the kids.

Rick Hendrix

September 4, 2013

Jimmy was a good friend. Helped me a lot during my time with dorchester county. He will be missed.

Stephanie Stvens

September 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Nettles's family. My God be with you in this time of need.

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