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Nathaniel Williams Obituary

Mr. Nathaniel Williams, Jr. (Baker), 62, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010. He was born September 10, 1947 to the late Nathaniel and Evelyn Williams Sr. He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He was employed with the Hidden Valley County Club for over 25 years. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edna Hopson and a sister, Eleen Levesy. Survivors include his sons, Nathaniel Patterson, and Rodney Otey (Wendy); daughters, Tiffany Williams-Wade and Genia Otey-Johnson; sisters, Inez Wainwright, Marilyn and Patricia Williams and Diane Young; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, with the Rev. Connie Lee as Eulogist. The interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. Friends may call at Serenity Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Special thanks is extended to Pallitive Care Unit of the VA Medical Center and Chaplain Ronald Michaux for the love, help and support of our loved one. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services www.serenityfuneralhomenet

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 29 to Jun. 1, 2010.

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June 2, 2010

Tiffany,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My God's love embrace you and your family during this difficult. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything. With love, Melissa Roop

JAKE BROWN

June 2, 2010

I remember my early days with NATHANIEL "baby brother" in the eight hundred block of Gilmer Ave. May God continue to bless the Williams family with love and understanding.

Dorothy Lavender

June 1, 2010

To: Tiffany Wade
May God continue to bless and keep you in his loving arms during this difficult time. The Wade and Lavender family send their deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Coley Randolph

June 1, 2010

Tiffany & Genia...May God comfort & heal your pain...Cherish the memories and everything that your father has instilled in you!!!

June 1, 2010

Genia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gina Otey Wilson,

Vivian Holland

June 1, 2010

Genia and Tiffany,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Turner-Cox

June 1, 2010

The Williams Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elinda Daniel-Jefferson

June 1, 2010

Tiffany,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will give you the strength you need to carry through. Give Makayla and Myles my love.

Ernestine(Ernie] Mason

June 1, 2010

Family it is with sincere sympathy and prayers that I send this message.I am so sorry,I know what you are going through. May God bless each of you.Donita, you know how special you and your family aare to me. LOVE,

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June 1, 2010

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