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NATHANIEL HARRIS Obituary
Nathaniel was born to the late Beulah Branch Harris and Floyd Goode, Sr. He was a graduate of Matoaca High School and attended Virginia State College. He served in the armed forces of the United States Navy.
He attended the church of the Lord Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith, Petersburg. His greatest love was fishing and enjoying time with the family, especially his granddaughter, Alexis and niece Eliana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William and Charles Goode; sister, Jean Goode; step brother, Herbert Branch and step sisters, Ernestine Pinckney, Dorothy Branch and Mary Whitfield.
He leaves to his memory: son, Nathaniel L. Harris, Jr (Gabrielle); brothers, David Branch (Christine), Calvin Goode, Vazo Goode and Floyd Goode, Jr; sisters, Katina Curry (Colden, Jr.), Charlotte Goode, Louise Parker, Judy Moore and Wanda Goode; grandchild, Alexis Harris; niece, Eliana Curry; step sisters, Louise Evans, Shirley Branch-Ruffin, Alice Vincent and Arlene Fisher; host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Calvin Lewis, pastor, Harrison Grove Baptist Church, eulogist.
Family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015, at the chapel. The family will assemble at 12 noon at 10600 Ethens Point Ct., Chester, on day of service.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, 804-732-7841. For more information or to leave a condolence, visit blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Isheena Flowers
April 19, 2015
I love you Uncle Bert. I remember all the days spent at the river fishing. I hated scaling fish! Lol! R.I.P UNCLE BERT GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
robert hawkes
April 17, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
mary curtis
April 17, 2015
Nat,u truly b miss was great man always smile helps everybody ,hardworking person may u rest on brother May God kp yr families strong thru this tragic amn luv u Mary Curis
Katessa Moore
April 17, 2015
Luv yu...R.I.P you'll always be missed and never be forgotten
kathy goode
April 16, 2015
Rest In Peace Uncle Bert
Elva (Leola) Harris Coleman
April 16, 2015
It still seems unreal. I will always have a special place in my heart for a cousin that was more like a brother. No more worry, no more pain. Rest in peace my cousin.
RUBY MILLER
April 16, 2015
Faecbook want be the same u would always comment on my posts all that knew u will miss u .It will be hard to say good by cousin,But God has u now.MUCH LOVE.
Laurie longjones
April 16, 2015
Class of 78
Laurie longjones
April 16, 2015
Rest in peace. Friend
Eunice Fisher
April 16, 2015
Rest in peace my brother. You knew the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Nothing else matters. See you when I get there.
Adeshia Blyther
April 16, 2015
NATE IM REALLY GONE MISS U..U WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE WHEN I WAS LIVING N BLANDFORD..U WILL ALWAYS BE N MY HEART..WHEN I GOT THE NEWS I WAS TORN INTO PIECES BUT GOD DOESN'T MAKE ANY MISTAKES AT ALL..RIP NATE U WOULD DEFINELY BE MISSED BY FAMILY&FRIENDS...LOVE U N WE WILL MEET AGAIN..
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