William Charles "Bill" Nettles Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2024 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Connie Havard Nettles and children; Melissa Dauzat and Shawn, Billy Nettles and Missy, Angie Morrison and Brad, Todd Nettles, Vicki Coplen and Hayden, Amanda Beard and Darren, Lance Nettles and Mandy as well 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Parker Lee Nettles Sr. and Clyola Mae Phares Nettles and two siblings, Parker Lee Nettles Jr. and Charlotte Nettles Depew.

Bill graduated from Baker High School in 1964. He was an exceptional basketball player and all-around great guy. Following high school, Bill served 6 years in the US Army Reserves. He always loved animals. Horses and cattle were his passion which eventually led he and Connie to start 4N Ranch.  As the owner of 4N Ranch, he became the first Mississippi Cattleman to import a Brahman bull from Mexico and enjoyed many international trips to buy cattle and build his championship Brahman bloodline. Bill was a member of ABBA and served as a director for many years. He and his wife Connie spent the last years of his life enjoying his kids, grandkids and his special fur babies, Geno, Rip and Charlie.

A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held on Monday, June 24th at Norwood Baptist Church 3928 Azalea Street, Norwood La, 70761. Visitation from 12pm – 2pm with service at 2pm.