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Nathaniel Dawkins Obituary
Richmond - Nathaniel "Nate" Dawkins, 17, of Richmond, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2018. He was born March 30, 2000 in Richmond, Indiana to Joseph Dawkins and Sherri Lewis.
Nate was a student at Richmond Adult Education Center, he was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Boston, Indiana. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, PS4 Gaming and Fishing. He was a very loving person, good hearted person who loved to make you laugh.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother: Sherri Lewis; step-father: JaJuan Wallace; grandparents: Dean and Connie Lewis and John and Pat Dawkins; grandfather: Jeff Allen; two sisters: Corina Dawkins and Aluara Wallace; four brothers: Octavian Wallace, Brian Dawkins, Jayveon Dawkins and Terrell Wallace; four aunts: Brandy Lakes, Shanon Lewis, Tabitha Jones and Marshelle Broadwell; three uncles: John Lakes, Jamaine Gray and Jon Broadwell; cousins: Tate McClain, Nolan Lakes, Ryan Lakes and many more. And a host of other relatives and friends including a special friend, Alexis "Nicole"Gregory.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Dawkins.
The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Gary Sellers and New Life Baptist Church in Boston, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, Please send memorial contributions to First Bank Richmond, P.O. Box 937, Richmond, Indiana, 47375 c/o Nathaniel Dawkins Benefit Fund to help cover funeral expenses.
Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Gary Sellers officiating. Family and friends may call Thursday two hours prior to the service. Interment will be in Boston Cemetery, Boston, Indiana. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com
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Deanna White
March 17, 2018
You are a sweet person and will always be missed. Your god aunty love you and Sherri Lewis my sister in Christ love you girl always Deanna white
Steve Wilson
March 17, 2018
My continued prayers too all those he loves.
Amber wall
March 16, 2018
im sorry for your guys loss he was a good person to everyone. how do you go in to getting a shirt with himonit
paige alvarado
March 15, 2018
hay to all of Nate's friends including me i am deeply sorry for his loss he was a good friend to all r.i.p nate love ya!
Ann Lear
March 15, 2018
sending prayers, so sorry for your loss
Brenda P.
March 14, 2018
Jay,
Sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 14, 2018
Wow...I can't even imagine the pain the family is going through. Nate was a wonderful, loving, kid. So full of life. I am blessed to have known this young man and my heart sincerely aches for you all. My family is praying for you all. We love you!!! - Lisa Mueller, Braedon Coates and Baylee Coates.
March 14, 2018
gone way too soon didnt get to say hi to my kid or didnt get to say goodbye to you i pray for your family to get past the hard times me and reyons gonna make it , for you fam i love you big homie we miss you already , your gone but never forgotten
Alicia Ehrlich
March 13, 2018
Sherri u are in my thoughts and prayers ... love u always
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