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Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Young
1940 - 2014
Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Young
1940 - 2014
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BORN
1940
DIED
2014
Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Young Obituary
He was born July 24, 1940, in Charleston, S.C. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics with honors from South Carolina State University and the following degrees from Fredericksburg Bible Institute and Seminary: Bachelor of Theology, Master of Theology, Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Religious Education. He was also an instructor at the Fredericksburg Bible Institute and Seminary and the Arm of the Lord Bible College.
He served in the U.S. Army as an air defense officer and worked for the Spotsylvania County school system for 21 years. In the ministry, he served as associate minister of Shiloh Baptist Church (New Site), pastor of Laurel Hill Baptist Church (14 years) and pastor of Beulah Baptist Church (11 years) up to the time of his passing. In service to his community, he served as immediate past president of Virginia State Conference NAACP and chairman of the Fredericksburg School Board, and he directed an after-school program for "at risk" students at Spotsylvania Middle and Courtland High schools.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn Greene Young; son Nathaniel (Lynore), daughters Karen (Carlton) and Paula; brothers James (Thelma), William (Bernice) and Malcolm; granddaughters Jasmine and Janae; and a host of many other loving and devoted family, relatives and friends.
The wake ceremony will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, at Spotswood Baptist Church, 4009 Lafayette Bld., Fredericksburg. Interment will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 17,2014 at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to contribute to the Beulah Baptist Church Scholarship fund c/o Nathaniel Young. Make donations payable to Beulah Baptist Church and indicate c/o Nathaniel Young in the memo line.
Gloria Fontenot
June 19, 2014
To the Young Family: I would like to express my sympathy for your loss. I worked with Nate at Spotsylvania High School in the Math Department. He was always such a great support when we all struggled daily.
Vivian P. Nole
June 16, 2014
To the Young Family: Thoughts and prayers are with you during these dark hours. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that weeping may endure for just a night, but joy is certain to come in the morning. Blessings!!!
Brenda Byrd
June 16, 2014
To Rev.Dr.Carolyn Young and Family: My family and I would like to send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
Stephen "Chris" & Anna Griffin
June 16, 2014
To Momma Carolyn, Nathaniel, Karen and Paula, we offer our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family. We praise God for the wisdom shared by Dr. Young over the years. We are blessed to have you as loving Godparents who invited us to Beulah's Marriage retreats and continued to pray for us. Thank you for sharing such a special man with us.
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Carl, Teresa, & Brianna Smith
June 15, 2014
To the Young Family,
We would like to offer our deepest condolences in the passing of Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Young. Our family will continue to keep all of you in our daily prayers.
June 15, 2014
With deepest sympathy will keep your family in prayer,
Metria Singleton
Gary Brown Jr.
June 15, 2014
Rev. Dr. Young, was my 9th grade math teacher. He was a nice man, and I am sure he will be missed by many.
Anthony Bramlett
June 14, 2014
To Reverend Dr.Carolyn Young and family, I am deeply saddened about the sudden loss of Reverend Young. When I first arrived in Spotsylvania County, he was my mentor at Chancellor Middle School. I often asked him for advice during my early years, and to this day, I am forever thankful for his energy and passion to connect with today's youth. May god continue to bless your family during your time of grief.
Alice Thompson
June 14, 2014
To the Family of Rev.Dr. Nathaniel Young,you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. You are certainly in my prayers.
Virginia Davis
June 14, 2014
Carloyn my God strength you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Anita Roberson
June 14, 2014
The Spotsylvania Citizen's Roundtable for Political Action will cherish the memory of our beloved brother and friend, Reverend (Dr) Nathaniel Young. Our prayers are with Mrs. Young and the rest of the family.
-SCRPA
ANITA ROBERSON
June 14, 2014
WHEREAS, Reverend (Dr.) Nathaniel Young served as a loyal devoted Life NAACP member, President of the Fredericksburg Branch of the NAACP , and former Virginia State NAACP President for many years.
WHEREAS, Dr. Young, was a staunch NAACP freedom fighter, who stood for the political, educational, social and economic equality of all people. He was a dedicated member, a very loyal and faithful person, who served not only his church and community but served as an example for others.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Spotsylvania NAACP, embraces the family because of our faith in Almighty God as well as the common bond we share. Our love for Dr. Young will forever connect us through his legacy of dedicated service that has impacted this community, our state, and changed the future in positive ways.
To the family, we know your loss is deep and your sorrow is great. We want you to know that we share in your sorrow, but more importantly, we recognize that our loss is “Heaven's Gain." -Spotsylvania Branch NAACP
Debra Brown
June 14, 2014
Dear Mrs. Young and Family:
Certainly a great warrior in the struggle against injustices has been called to rest. It was an honor to serve with Dr. Young as President of the Virginia State Conference NAACP. He was a man of great determination. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God supply your every need.
Rev. Roger Jones
June 14, 2014
To Rev. Dr. Carolyn Young,
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your husband. Words are totally inadequate to express our true feelings, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Also, you can be assured that there will be a meeting as well as a greeting again on that Old Jordan Shore.
Ann Cargans
June 14, 2014
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes on Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life."
Dr. Young lives on. God continue to bless Dr. Carolyn Young there children and Beulah Baptist Church Family. My first choice when I moved to fredericksburg, VA. Dr. Young will truly be missed. v/r,
Dale Washington
June 13, 2014
Our hearts are so heavy right now, but we do take much comfort in knowing that our dear Pastor Young is healed and resting peacefully. Rev.Carolyn, you and your family will continually be in our prayers. We love you!
Dale Washington and family
LINDA WILLIAMS
June 13, 2014
SIS, WE LOVE YOU. WE WILL SEE YOU
LATER. PASTOR & REV CLARENCE & LINDA WILLIAMS
Jeff Campbell
June 13, 2014
Please accept my deepest condolences.
June 13, 2014
Dear Sis. Young and family, my wife and I am indeed saddened to hear of the transition of Dr. Young. It was just last week that I spoke to you both at the Hampton's Minister's Conference. I remember Dr. Young as a kind and joyous person. I served on a committee with him and he always had a positive and thoughtful contribution.
May the love of God and the Holy Comforter be with you and your family during this time. Rest my brother from your labors, I''ll see you in the morning. With love and sympathy,
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Milton L. Branch,Sr.(Jeanette)
Tracy Carr
June 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Young, Nat, Lynore, Karen, Paula and the rest of the Young family in the passing of Dr. Nat Young. May God bless you and keep you during this trying time.
June 13, 2014
Dr. Young and Family,
It saddened our family to hear about Dr. Young's passing. We admired him greatly and enjoined his sermons and public speaking. His kindnesses to me and my sons will not be forgotten.
May God ever comfort you.
Sincerely,
Karen, DavidMichael, and Christopher Woodward
Charles Lepper
June 13, 2014
Karen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you may find some comfort during this difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Clifton and Erika Hilliard
June 13, 2014
During this tinme of sorrow we send our deepest condolences to the family. Dr. Young was a great man in the area and a friend. Prayers
Irma Wright-Ford
June 13, 2014
Mrs Young and Beulah Family: James and I and the Wright Family are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Young. I remember talking to him on several occassions, when my father (J.C. Wright) passed and he was so pleasant and preached an heartfelt Eulogy for my father that still sticks in my mind. I feel very blessed to have known such a great man. He will truly be missed by many, but his kind and loving spirit and inspirational messages will always be remembered. May the Young Family have our deepest sympathy at this time.
Irma & James Ford & J.C Wright's Family
Mary Durante
June 13, 2014
May God grant you strength, Peace and comfort in this time of loss. Your family has our heartfelt prayers. Rev. Dr. Young will be greatly missed.
The Durante Family
Joy Toombs
June 12, 2014
Mrs. Young and Family: I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Young in the guidance department of Spotsylvania Middle School. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God sustain and comfort each of you.
Jalen, Logan, Erica, & Shawn
June 12, 2014
Although our hearts are heavy, we know you are at peace with the Lord.
Aston and Janice Haughton
June 12, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pitman Rock
June 12, 2014
Brother Young will be missed by the Brothers of Tau Rho Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. He was well respected by the members of our Fraternity and he was instrumental in the growth of Tau Rho. I am sure that our Founders have welcomed you into Omega Chapter. Rest in Peace my Brother.
David A. Cunningham
June 12, 2014
To the Young Family,
You are in My thoughts and prayers.
Rev. Dr. David A. Cunningham, Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church
619 Jackson Street
colonial Beach, Va 22443
Jose Brown
June 12, 2014
To the Rev Nathaniel Young Family,
During this moment of sorrow I wish to extend my deepest sympathy and extend condolences to each of you.
Rev Young (Nat) served his community well.
Prayers and thoughts,
Dea. Jose A. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Dill
June 12, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alex and Denise Brent
June 11, 2014
We offer our deepest condolences to the Young family. Our prayer is that God will give you all the strength and comfort needed to help you endure this loss. His love and grace sustains us all. Warmest Regards.
Lakishia Lewis
June 11, 2014
Prayers to the family of Dr. Nathaniel Young. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim Armentrout
June 11, 2014
What can one say in a few words about a man who meant a great deal to me? I will remember "Mr. Young" as I called him, and still do, as a kind and caring person who always took a personal interest in his students. Although I do think he was a little out of his element when it came to teaching computer math way back in 1984-1985 to my class, his sincerity on the subject and his commitment to us was always strong. The thing that struck me most about Mr. Young was his genuine concern not only for me as a student but also as a person and my future pursuits. That meant a great deal to me. I ended up in the computer/software field and I believe, surely in some small part, Mr. Young contributed to that.
I still remember him on more than one occasion humming a Fats Domino tune while the rest of us were engaged in a programming task he had given us. I told him that he and my dad, who is the same age, would get along very nicely since their choice of music was, apparently, impeccable. :-)
And who can forget his near signature line of "Youuuu Whoooo.... Class?!" to get our attention when the class was rowdy? I still use that saying as a tribute!! :-)
Thanks Mr. Young for always caring and I know I will see you again.
God Bless
Charles Garnett
June 11, 2014
We are deeply sadden by the passing of Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Young who have been an inspiration to me and many others. Charles M. Garnett and family will miss him and offer our deepest condolences to his family at this difficult time.
Sierra Hilliard
June 11, 2014
It is never easy to lose a loved one from their earthly body. I had the privilege of meeting Dr Young many many years ago from him being my school James Farmer Scholar department leader at Courtland High. He was truly an asset to my education goals and pushed me further. He was a great person to talk to and he will be missed but always remembered.
Lisa Ann Gates
June 11, 2014
May God bless Dr. Young and his family and friends at this time. A truly wonderful man whose quiet nature, community spirit, and quick smile I will remember fondly.
From the Staff of A.L. Bennett's Funeral Home
June 11, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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