Obituaries:  Abbie G. Nett, Sabine Parish       N-300
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 6, 1973
Submitted by: Ruth Estess
              r.estess@worldnet.att.net




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The Sabine Index

  Abbie G. Nett - December 6, 1973

  Abbie G. Nett, 67, of Many died in Shreveport on Saturday Dec.
1, at 5:55 a.m. following a short illness.

  Nett is survived by four brothers, Otis Nett of Many, Teddy Nett
of Shreveport, George Nett of Sour Lakes, Tex., and Levi Nett of
Nederland, Tex.; and a sister, Mrs. Leona DeBose of Many.

  A veteran of World War II, Nett, was a life-long resident of
Sabine Parish.

  A rosary was spoken on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the
Warren Meadows Funeral Chapel. Military rifles were performed at
the gravesite.

  Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, at the
St. John Catholic Church with the Msgr. T. J. Lennon officiating.

  Burial was in the St. John Cemetery Pallbearers for Nett were
Charles Adams, Greg Adams, Jim Bowling, Paul Adams, Charles
Bowling and Bob Adams.

  Mr. Nett was the son of the late Mrs. and Mrs. Jeff Nett of Many
and attended St. John Academy. He entered the Army in 1942 and
trained at Ft. Sill, Okla.

  He served in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple
Heart, EAME Ribbon with five Battle Stars and Victory Ribbon. He
was wounded in France in 1944 and was discharged in 1945. The
above photo was made during the time he was in service.

  Mr. Nett was at one time employed by the Sabine Index.