Max Gordon Nettleton
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Max Gordon Nettleton, age 87 of Bloomington passed away Saturday evening August 28, 2021 at Garden Villa Nursing Home in Bedford. He was born in Richmond County, Illinois on June 24, 1934 to Leroy and Bernice McWilliams Nettleton.
Max graduated in 1952 from Noble High School and went on to attain his Technical Certificate from manufacturing trade school in Chicago. He proudly served in the United States Army and went on to spend over 41 years with RCA in Bloomington where he met his wife of 57 years, Greta. As a couple they were long time members of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Bloomington as well.
Max leaves behind his wife Greta Mood Nettleton of Bloomington, daughter Jill Arnold of Bloomington, sons Joel Nettleton of Springville, and Greg Nettleton of Bloomington, grandchildren Mitchell Nettleton, Conner Nettleton and spouse Anna, Arlen Nettleton and spouse Rachel, Erin, and Alicia Nettleton, and Ethan Riley. Max was predeceased by his parents and a son, Kevin Nettleton.
Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37 is handling the arrangements and a memorial service for Max will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 1:30PM, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1503 West That Road. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com