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1954
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2022
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for Nathaniel DRAYTON
Clarence Hulse
March 24, 2025
Brother Drayton - I know you are keeping the angels laughing - miss you!
Clarence Hulse
April 4, 2022
A man of God and a true friend - you will be missed my brother - My prayers and condolences to Viola and the rest of the family. May God's mercy and comfort be with you during this time of grief.
Simone Taylor
April 2, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please except my condolences.
E.T. Ulman, Harolyn Barrett and Sue Green
April 2, 2022
Included in message and donation from Lealman friends.
Benjae Smith
April 1, 2022
My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the family of Rev. Nate Drayton, a true man of God.
Lealman friends; Sandy Mann, Lynn Terry, Jane Schulthess, Laura Hunter, E.T
April 1, 2022
With Heartfelt Sympathy to the entire Drayton family. It was truly a privilege to work with such a wonderful man. He has our love and respect. A role model for all of us. May you find peace and comfort in the memories that fill your heart.
Jocelyn McElveen
April 1, 2022
Dear Drayton family my condolences for your loss. Mr. Drayton was my work colleague and the voice of unity and understanding in the work place. He was always there to counsel, discuss, debate, laugh, and listen. I have many fond and special memories of him. He will be missed.
Tia & Johnny Pettygrue
April 1, 2022
Sending our heartfelt condolences on your loss. We feel so blessed to have known him.
Michael Jones
April 1, 2022
My condolences to the entire Drayton family and friends.
Phyllis Young
April 1, 2022
Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the Drayton family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during your time of grief and sorrow.
SAMUEL G. SMITH
March 31, 2022
IT IS WITH GREAT SYMPATHY, WE THE CLASS OF 1972, GIBBS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION , SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO OUR CLASSMATE VIOLA ANDERSON DRAYTON AND HER FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF OUR CLASSMATE REV.NATHANIEL DRAYTON.
WE KNOW THESE ARE DIFFICULT TIMES, WE ASK THAT OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GRANT YOU AND THE ENTIRE DRAYTON FAMILY SOLACE AND STRENGTH IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF.
Nancy Allen
March 31, 2022
Viola
You and your family in my thoughts and prayers with heartfelt sympathy.
Loretta Gary
March 31, 2022
May God Continue To Bless You And Your Family In Your Time Of Sorrow. My Prayers Are With You
Bruce Chapman
March 31, 2022
Prayers and condolences for the family and may God bless you all. Scooter was a fantastic individual and will be truly missed. Rest in Paradise
Timothy Barton Jr
March 31, 2022
THE LATE BROTHER NATHANIEL DRAYTON WILL BE REALLY TRULY MISSED. WE ALL LOVED HIM BUT GOD LOVED HIM TO. TOMORROW IS NERVER PROMISED TO US AT ALL. WE ARE JUST PLIGRIMS RECENTLY PASSING THROUGH. WE DON'T KNOW WHEN GOD IS GOING TO CALL US HOME. REST ON MY BROTHER NATHANIEL DRAYTON. HE FLIE AWAY LIKE A MORNING DOVE
HE TRULY EARNED HIS WINGS UNTIL ETERNITY COMES.HE'S SOUL TRULY BELONGS ENTIRELY TO GOD. I GIVE REALLY TRUE COMPLETE LOVE TO THE DRAYTON FAMILY
FOR THERE LOSS. WITH LOVE FROM BROTHER TIMOTHY AND THE BARTON FAMILY LET'S SAY AMEN AND AMEN AGAIN FOR THE MEMORIES & CONDOLENCES FOR THE LATE BROTHER NATHANIEL DRAYTON WE
ALWAYS LOVE HIM UNTIL ETERNITY COMES SEE YOU IN HEAVEN MY BROTHER.
Janet Mells Fitzsimmons
March 30, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Williams Wanda
March 30, 2022
Condolences to the Drayton family. My deepest sympathy.
Wanda White
March 30, 2022
To Viola And Entire Drayton Family: "For None Of Us Lives To Himself, And No Man Dies To Himself; For If We Live, We Live To The Lord, And If We Die, We Die To The Lord. Whether We Live, Therefore Or Die, We Are The Lord's"--Romans 14:7-8; With Sincere Empathy, Sympathy And Love.
Patricia Walker CHO Staff
March 30, 2022
Our hearts are heavy , very heavy , Mr. Drayton was one of a kind ,always stayed positive through it all. Rest now Mr. Drayton you will be missed. CHO Staff
Angela Monroe-Edwards
March 30, 2022
Condolences and prayers to Viola and your family. Share those memories.
Denise Similton Johnson and Lonnie Johnson
March 30, 2022
To Viola, kids and family, please let your memories bring peace and comfort. We all loved Scooter also best Pastor Nathaniel Drayton. He was always a true friend in both roles.
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