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Nathaniel Grays Obituary

Mr. Nathaniel Grays, affectionately known as "Jake," went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at his residence in Baltimore.

Mr. Grays was a native of Petersburg, and was raised in the Blandford Community. He was the son of the late Rosa Lee Williams and Nathaniel Williams.

He is survived by: a daughter, Pamela Olivia Grays-Brooks; a sister, Romona L. Grays; a brother, Robert Williams; one aunt, Gertrude Williams Bailey of Petersburg; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.

A service of love and remembrance for Mr. Nathaniel "Jake" Grays will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg.

The family will receive friends at 6-B Regal Court, Petersburg, and may be contacted by calling 804-861-9545.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Grays and watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2013.

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J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220

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