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Nathaniel James

1944 - 2021

Nathaniel James obituary, 1944-2021, Guy And Allen Funeral Directors In, IN

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Nathaniel James Obituary

Nathaniel James, age 77, passed away on December 29, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1944, in Charlotte, NC to George and Mattie James. Nathaniel attended Calumet High School in Gary, IN. He graduated from Indiana Vocational Technical College. Nathaniel was a retired correctional officer at Westville Correctional Center. He was known as PaPa by many. Nathaniel was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy L. James, parents: George and Mattie James, brothers: George (Erlene) James Jr. of Fishers, IN and Rufus (Debra) James of Chino, CA. He is survived by his wife, Judy C. James, daughter: Toni James, stepdaughter: Mary Joyner, sons: Nathaniel (Heather) James Jr., Christopher (Zhanee) James, sister: Johhnie Gault, aunt: Carrie Walker of Queens, NY, sixteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends. Visitation, Tuesday, January 11, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. All services will be held at Guy & Allen, 2959 W. 11th Ave. Gary, IN. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Due to COVID-19, masks are required, and no repast will be offered.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 9, 2022.

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Sharon Peaches

January 14, 2022

To my Big brother. I will miss you so much. You´ve been my brother my protector. You have meant so must to me and my children. Always in my heart. Rest In Peace. Love you

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

January 9, 2022

Johnnie Mae & Family,

Your brother Nathaniel's at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Creator bring you peace during this time.

Ronnie Christopher

January 9, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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