James Edward Nathan Jr.

James Edward Nathan Jr. obituary, Columbia, SC

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James Nathan Obituary

James Edward Nathan Jr. COLUMBIA - The Homegoing Service for James Edward Nathan, Jr. will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road (2440 Atlas Road, Columbia) with burial at Zion Mill Creek Church Cemetery. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home (2930 Colonial Drive, Columbia) has been entrusted with the arrangements. The visitation for James will be held this evening at the funeral home from 6-7:00 p.m. James was born in Columbia, South Carolina to Carol Williams-Gridine and James Edward Nathan Sr. He passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the age of 17. Jay, as he was known, attended school at A.C. Flora and Lower Richland. He worked in the food industry. Jay had a true passion for sports, especially basketball. He also loved music and dancing. He is survived by: his parents, Carol (Terry) Gridine and James (LaTasha) Nathan Sr.; siblings: Darius Williams, Donquell Williams and Jasmine Cofield; stepbrother, Terrell (Courtney) Grooms and stepsister, KeAndre Shiver; maternal grandparents, Olige and Ernestine Williams Jr.; paternal grandparents, Junnie Mae (Albert) Richardson and Ervin (Ira Mae) Jackson Sr.; uncles: Olige Williams, III, Christopher Williams, John (Tabitha) Nathan, Ervin (Ethel) Jackson Jr., Albert Richardson Jr., Christopher Richardson; aunts: Jennifer (John) Stevenson, Denise Jackson, Juanita Jackson, Kecia Lara; special friend, Ebony Bracy; 15 great aunts and four great uncles; and other relatives and dear friends. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.bosticktompkinsinc.com.

Published by The State on Feb. 27, 2015.
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LongLive48Jay <3

March 23, 2015

#LongLiveJay. You will be missed 4eva. Love you bra.

Dijon Landfort

March 21, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Seen this on Facebook and my heart started to cry. I don't know you but I'm praying for you.

Shay Quinney

March 11, 2015

Prayers still go out.
#longlive48jay

Jaz

March 11, 2015

#longlive48jay
I wish this wasn't true but it is I will never forget you I love you .

Autumn Pittman

March 9, 2015

pray that God gives you all the strength to deal with the loss. Trust God and know that he's in a better place and that God will carry you through this one day at a time.

jay lewis

March 6, 2015

Carol,
Keep your trust in God; time will heal all wounds. Continue to look to God for strength. You and your family are in my prayers.

Annette & Charles House

March 6, 2015

Im sorry jay ImU mannn fr Oml i do i wid=sh you could just come bacc

Tayonna Robinson

March 2, 2015

I will continue to pray for you and your family. God bless you.

Deborah Johnson

March 1, 2015

Carol, I am so very saddened to hear about the passing of your son. I can not imagine what you are feeling at this moment. May God continue to strengthen you and your family.

Anita Weston

February 28, 2015

Carol my prayers are with you and your family. I pray that God gives you all the strength to deal with the loss. Trust God and know that he's in a better place and that God will carry you through this one day at a time.

Josetta Sims

February 28, 2015

My condolences to you and your family.

Angela SPELL-ROBINSON

February 28, 2015

Rest.In.Peace cousin Jay
-Love You

J'Lyn Aice

February 28, 2015

Carol, I am deeply sadden to hear about the passing of your son, Jay. My condolences and prayers are with you and your family. God is your strength and he will be with you always.

Ruth Joshua

February 28, 2015

R.I.p James my condolences to the family . From the Dickersons

shikara dickerson

February 28, 2015

My friend Carol and family,

I was deeply saddened to hear the news of your son. I pray that the love for your loss will live forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Veronica Humphries

February 28, 2015

Tasha and I send our condolences to you and your family and we pray that God gives you the strength you need to get through your lost

Stephanie Diamond

February 27, 2015

Carol and Family,
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love Always,
Kimberly, Cornelia, and Kia
The Duggan Family

Kimberly Duggan

February 27, 2015

Rest in Paradise to my childhood friend . I miss you so much & I enjoyed watching you grow into the person you are today . Even though you're not here physically , we still will love && cherish your name . We love you Jay & we'll NEVER FORGET YOU

MiKayla Rice

February 27, 2015

So sorry for your loss, may God continue to bless the family today and the days ahead.

Doris Jones

February 27, 2015

RIP BABY BOY GOD IS FINALIZING FOR YOU TO RECEIVE YOUR GOLDEN WINGS TO HEAVEN.

Angela Trapp-Weston

February 27, 2015

My dear friend Carol I am so sorry for your loss but please continue to have faith in God because right now at this moment Jay will be receiving his golden wings so he can make it in heaven because God have a plan for him in due timing everything will be ok Jay soon you're be flying to the gate of heaven RIP baby boy because God got you now.

Angela Trapp-Weston

February 27, 2015

Ernestine and Partner, my prayers are with you and your family.

Essie Morgan-Garner

February 27, 2015

May God keep the family strong.

Angela Douglas

February 27, 2015

To my family trust in Jesus for he does not make mistakes. Although our hearts are heavy and it's going to take a long time to heal. We will keep Jay memories in our hearts always. Keep praying and know that the Lord will see you through.

Calvin & Michelle Walker

February 27, 2015

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