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1932
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2020
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NATHANIEL SPEIGHT Obituary
After completing school, Nathaniel, known as Nate by those closest to him, was drafted during the Korean War and served in Vietnam. During his 22-year career in the United States Army, He served in Germany and several other states until he retired at Ft. Lee Army Base in 1975. After retiring from Ft. Lee, he worked as a delivery driver with VRS Paper and Supply until his retirement in 1993.
Nate believed in working to improve his community and did so by actively serving as a leader in the King's Court Neighborhood Watch and the Hopewell Chapter of the VFW. The last portion of his life, he faithfully served as a trustee at Mount Carmel Baptist Church and was a faithful choir member. He was also a member of the Hopewell Community Male Chorus.
Nate married Grace Featherson in 1957 and remained together until her passing in 2016. Nathaniel is survived by: four loving children, Nathaniel Benjamin Speight and Alison Elaine Wilkerson both of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his devoted caregiver, Grace Felicia Gonzalez (Manuel), and Christopher Douglas Speight both of Chester, Virginia; six grandchildren, Alesia J. Corriea, Jeffery D. Wilkerson II, Benjamin J. Wilkerson, Yvonne Tinsley, Keith N. Turner, and Alexandria D. Smith; as well as nine great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, four sisters-in- laws, and a host of adoring nieces and nephews. He also leaves a loving church family and circle of friends.
Nate, know to some in Hopewell as "Sarg", learned as a child to dance from his mother, and this remained one of his lifelong passions. He held a great appreciation of music, favoring soul and jazz. He was known for having boundless energy and doing everything he chose with all his might. He lived that way until God called him home. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Service will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 925 Arlington Road, Hopewell, VA, the Rev. William Roberts, Pastor. The interment to follow at Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Reddick Speight
May 1, 2020
You were a great uncle that will be truly missed. I will cherish the memories of you.
Ben Wilkerson
March 25, 2020
Ben Wilkerson
March 25, 2020
Jasmine Corriea
March 25, 2020
Jasmine Corriea
March 25, 2020
Helen Sandra Speight
March 25, 2020
This is a sad time for everyone but you all have many great memories of Uncle Nathaniel strengthen them with the Love that you have for each other.
Elaine Thomas
March 23, 2020
Mr Speight was a DEAR FRIEND to my Dad, Phil. After my Mom passed, I could always depend on Mr Speight for a daily report of my dads well being. On the days that I wasnt able to stop by, all I had to do was to call Mr Speight. He was such a faithful friend , stopping by twice daily to check on my dad. I often told Mr Speight that he was one of my angels, helping me to look after my dad. During the summer they would compete to see who could grow the biggest and best vegetables. My dad and I are very sad to lose him, but thank God for everyday we had him. Rest well our dear friend . We miss you already. Humbly submitted in love and gratitude, Phil J Clayborne and Elaine Thomas
Sylvia Hines
March 20, 2020
Sending love and condolences to my forever friend, Felicia.
Prayers of strength for you and your family
Verna Roach
March 19, 2020
Mr Speight I will miss seeing you working hard in the garden to make sure we all had plenty of veggies to go around.That great big hart of yours always giving.And that smile. Love and miss you
Willie & Bertha Burns
March 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carrie
March 17, 2020
Sweet and cheerful spirit, always had a smile on his face.
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