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Nathan was a kind and thoughtful soul. He always liked being outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing. He was a sports fan and throughout his life he had a great passion for cars.
Nathan was very smart, artistic, witty, fun spirited and compassionate toward others. He was a hard worker and always willing to help. He was a loyal friend, and most especially a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. He will be forever missed by many.
Nathan is survived by his beloved mother, Lisa Kobli (Joe); his dear sister, Catie; brother, Corey; father, Michael Thress (Joan-stepmother); baby brothers, Benjamin and Alexander; grandfather, George Rainwater (Michelle); grandmother, Tansi Thress; and loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by Mary Rainwater (grandmother); Laura Rainwater (great-grandmother); Archie and Mary Catherine Riikola (great grandparents); Tommy Riikola (great uncle); Butch and Margie Thress (grandparents); and Clarence and Norma Thress (great grandparents).
A private family graveside service will held be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery and a celebration of Nathan's life will be at a future time.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Nathan's memory to St. Joseph School (1810 Howard Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918) or to The Mend House (308 Knox Rd. Knoxville, TN 37918 attn: Reico Hopewell)
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26)
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. (Isaiah 54:13)
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Thress family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.gentrygriffey.com.
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Judith Z. Mallory
July 26, 2023
Dear Lisa, Corey, and Family,
I remember sweet, darling little Nathan Thress at St. Joseph's - it was so sad for me to learn of his passing only yesterday; I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will think of your family with tenderness in my heart and pray that healing, love, and light will rest upon all of you. May God hold you with love and grace during each step of your journey, and may fond memories stand alongside your grief and eventually take its place.
Melinda Toth
May 8, 2023
We are so heat broken to hear that Nathan passed away. Please know that we are praying for you all and sending our love. With our deepest condolences Bryan, Melinda and Emily Toth
Ann Orpurt
May 8, 2023
Oh sweet Nathan you will be missed by so many. I´ve known you since you were little because of Sarah and Catie. Your mom and I would drag you and Rebecca around to soccer practice, or games, or the pool, etc. Y´all would play together since y´all were so much younger and they usually wouldn´t let you play with them. Y´all got to be good buddies! There were lots of Halloweens and July 4ths on Shannon Run Drive!
You were always so kind and smart and easy going. I always enjoyed talking to you, in high school and as you got older. There was always something thoughtful and honest about you. I told your mom the other day, I did love me some Nathan Thress. She said he did love him some Ms. Orpurt. Rest now sweet boy. Rest now.
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