Bill Lankford Nettles

Bill Lankford Nettles of Huntsville passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. He was 85. He was born and raised in Douglas, Georgia, graduated from Douglas High School, and later obtained a master's degree in business from Pasadena College in Pasadena, California.

He was a spiritual person who was always reading, researching, and seeking the truth. Bill loved hunting, fishing, cooking, and was an avid Alabama football fan.

Mr. Nettles owned and operated his business, Nettles Real Estate Services, for many years and had proudly served his customers as a property appraiser. He was trusted by many for his professionalism, his ethics, and his integrity. He had received awards from the real estate community in Huntsville and held emeritus status with the Huntsville Board of Realtors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Eliza Nettles; his brother, Larry Nettles; his daughter, Leigh Wahl; his son-in-law, Kevin Wahl; his brother-in-law, Bobby Strickland.

Surviving family members include his wife of 31 years, Dianne Nettles; his son, David (Rose) Nettles; his daughter, Kristen (Jeremy) Clute; his granddaughter, Jessica (Nick) Nettles; his grandaughter, Grace (Clayton) Chamness; his grandson, Jacob (Sara) Clute; his granddaughter, Lizzie (Hunter) Craver; his great-grandson, Warner Lee Chamness; his brother, Bobby (Janice) Nettles; his sister, Pat Strickland. He is also survived by many friends and clients who will dearly miss him.

A memorial service is being planned and details will be announced soon.

Bill will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, his generous heart, and his love for people. He never met a stranger and always enjoyed being around others.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.