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Nathaniel DeShields Obituary
Atlantic City-Nathaniel Preston "Jack" DeShields, Jr., 73, died Sunday, October 6, 2013 at his home in Atlantic City.
Born in Snow Hill, he was the son of the late Nathaniel, Sr. and Mary (Stevenson) DeShields.
He attended 2nd Baptist Church in Atlantic, City.
He was formerly employed with the former Showell Poultry Company in Showell, MD and J. Rowland Dashiell Construction Company of Salisbury, MD.
Jack is survived by three children: Dannette Purnell of Berlin, Cynthia Bunch of Atlanta, and Kerri "Pooh-pooh" Bunch of Philadelphia; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers: John "Harry" DeShields of Pompano Beach and Albert DeShields of San Angelo, TX; four sisters: Barbara McCoy, his twin: Shirley Harvey, both of Salisbury; Martha DeShields of Egg Harbor, NJ and Catherine Handy of Laurel and a host of nieces and nephews.
A brother and two sisters, Linwood Stevenson, Alfonsie Purnell and Mary Copeland, preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Greenidge Funeral Home, 301 Absecon Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ. Funeral services will be held, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2013 at New Dimensions Ministries, 1907 Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD. Family will receive friends, one hour prior to service. Interment will be held in St. James Holiness Church Cemetery in Snow Hill, MD.
In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made in his memory to: New Dimensions Ministries, Christian Education Dept., c/o Mrs. Dionne Church, 1907 Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD 21801.
Services are entrusted to Greenidge Funeral Home in Atlantic City and Jolley Memorial Chapel in Salisbury.
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February 18, 2017
HEATHER DESHIELDS
October 12, 2013
To the family of Nathaniel Deshields, Jr. God will take care of you all--just lean on him. He will take care of you all. Sorry to hear of your loss.
the Postley's Family
Milford, Michael, Geraldine, Kenneth,Darrell, and Priscilla
JOYCE BRATTEN
October 12, 2013
Kate: So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and the whole family.
Joyce Ann Bratten
Andra and Family
October 12, 2013
Brian and Linda our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. May the memories and laughter you shared with your uncle bring you all comfort during this time of bereavement. God Bless you.
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Gloria & Mike DeWitt
October 11, 2013
Al and family as you share, talk, and remember the beautiful memories, may you truly find that the one you loved so much is still living in your hearts.
Maribel Cedero
October 10, 2013
We will miss your smile Uncle Jack
October 10, 2013
To The Family Of The Late Nathaniel Preston "Jack" DeShields...With Deepest Sympathy for your loss from DoAcFlorist. Willie & Haydee Gainer & Staff!
Bertha Purnell
October 10, 2013
To Dannette Purnell and the DeShields Family. May God continue to keep you in His care. We all attended Worcester High School, Newark,MD ,at some point in time. Know that there are so many prayers being prayed for each of you.
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