James Louie Netherland

Graveside Services for Mr. James Louie Netherland, 97, of Monroe, LA, will be 11:30 AM Monday, October 9, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Ty Shirey officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe.

Mr. Netherland was born June 15, 1926 and passed away on October 6, 2023. He served his country in 79th Infantry division of the United States Army. Mr. Netherland was an air conditioning repairman by trade. He enjoyed reading western books and watching westerns. In his younger days, he was an avid fisherman and rabbit hunter.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Etta Netherland; daughter, Darla Netherland; brother and sister-in-law, Othel and Mary Lee Netherland; sister, Yvonne Smith; son-in-law, Jim Cook; nephews, Kenneth Netherland, Ronnie Netherland, Jeff Netherland, and Steve Smith; and daughter-in-law, Louise Netherland.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mary Moos Netherland; seven children, Belinda Beckley, Dewayne Netherland, Carey Netherland and wife Loretta, Dewana Richardson and husband Gary, Yvonne Cook, Kevin Roberts, Jamie Robinson and husband Steve; 23 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; favorite niece, Maryann Netherland Cox and a favorite nephew, Billy Ray Netherland; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends.

Pallbearers will be Steven Robinson, Sagen Robinson, Tres Lowery, Billy Netherland, and Morris Cox Jr.

The family would like to extend a special thank you the staff of Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Ascend Hospice.

Memorials may be made to Chennault Aviation & Military Museum.

Visitation will be 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Monday, October 9, 2023, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe.