Ferdinand Nathaniel Obituary (1945 - 2010)

NATHANIEL, Ferdinand "Bucket" Jr., departed this life March 28, 2010. He was born to the late Ferdinand Sr. and Janie Nathaniel of Sumter, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by one son, Rico Nathaniel; two sisters, Vernell and Geneva; two brothers, Robert and Ezekial; and granddaughter, Yashiva Johnson. He leaves to mourn his death a loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Mary Nathaniel; two sons, Duane and Ferdinand III; four daughters, Beverly, Robinette, Paulette, and Barbara; one sister, Rev. Julia Sanders; one brother, Larry Nathaniel; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, among them Johnnie and Sarah Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hill, Willie and Geraldine McCoy. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3 at 1 p.m. Rev. Julia Sanders officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery.