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Nathaniel Chisholm Obituary

Nathaniel Chisholm PORTSMOUTH - Nathaniel Chisholm, 85, of the 1400 block of Carson Crescent West, died May 23, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Chester, S.C., and was a self- employed building contractor and retired in 1995 after 60 years of service. He was a member of Noble Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Donald Chisholm of Portsmouth, two sisters, two brothers, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces. A funeral will be held Thursday, May 27, at 1 p.m. at Noble Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Henry Jones presiding. Burial will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will be receiving other relatives and friends at 1600 Loren Crescent, Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 26, 2010.

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Askew

May 29, 2010

To Chisholm family, we pray God's peace and love will abundantly strengthen you always. God is Faithful to console all who are broken hearted.
The Askew/Sawyer Family

May 29, 2010

To Chisholm family, we pray God's peace and love will abundantly strengthen you always. God is Faithful to console all who are broken hearted.
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Linell Orton

May 26, 2010

To Donald and Linda Chisholm,

Sorry to hear of your great loss. Remember to keep your hands in the hand of the Master In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Weeping may endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning. Always remember, in all of your sorrow, that God is the answer. Share all of the good memories of your loved one with others.

Sorrowfully,

Linell Orton

George Chisolm

May 26, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Fayette Carruth Alston

May 26, 2010

To Donald Chisholm and family, my prayers and condolesence are with you in the passing of Mr. Chisholm. Our parents had been neighbors for many years and I will miss speaking to your dad when I would come over to their house. The neighbors on Carson Crescent share with you the loss of a wonderful person.

James Chisholm, Jr.

May 26, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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