It is with heavy heart that the family of Harold Montgomery "Mont" Nettles announce his passing on Friday, January 22, 2016, at the age of 93. He is the son of the late Montgomery Nettles and Ella (Dettra) Nettles. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Arline Favinger, Edna Rittenhouse and Verna Beard; and a grandson: Jason Mandracchia. He is survived by his wife of seventy three years: Ruth (Giles) Nettles; four children: Suzanne, wife of John Dougherty, of Sebastian, Florida, Harold "Skip" Jr., husband of Virginia Nettles, of Royersford, Joanne, wife of the late John Mandracchia, of Sanatoga and Ruth Ellen, wife of Stephen Kozak, of Royersford; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

Mont was born on February 6, 1922 on Adams Street in Royersford, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School. He married Ruth Giles, of Boyertown, in Maryland on February 23, 1943. Mont attended Journeymen Barber's International Educational School in Indianapolis, Indiana and owned a barber shop in Royersford for 35 years before retiring. Mr. Nettles was a World War II veteran who served in the Navy aboard the USS Nelson as a Torpedomans Mate Third Class.

Mont was an accomplished golfer and billiards player. He won fifteen championships at Spring-Ford Country Club. Mont was talented enough to qualify for the 1977 USGA Senior Amateur Tournament in Salem, Massachusetts. At the age of 78, Mont was incredibly gifted in getting two holes-in-one at Phoenixville Country Club on the front nine.

A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 11:00 am at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, with the Rev. Dr. Donald B. Eisenhauer officiating. Friends will be received from 10:00-11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made in Mont's name to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.