Nathaniel Williams

After retiring from the Navy with 20 years of service, he became employed at the Charleston Naval Ship Yard for 17 years. He joined Union Missionary Baptist Church in 1966 and was a faithful and devoted member for many years. He and the family moved to Portsmouth, VA and when they returend to Charleston 10 years later, he rejoined Union Baptist Church in 1976. He was an original member of the Hudson Gospel Chior and served as Treasure of the church building fund. Faithfully and diligently served as Vice Chair of the Deacon Board for many years until his home-going.
Those left to cherish his memories are: his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Edna Mae Williams; three daugthers Zina Williams-Foote (Darren) of Owings Mills, MD, Robinsina A. Williams of Charlotte, NC, Robin A. Williams of Charleston, SC and one son Reginald Maurice Rivers of Charleston, SC; three granddaughters, Jenavae Rivers, Jenelle Rivers and Tarsha Ward; one grandson, Jasumani Rivers; four great-grandchildren, Sahwn Rivers, Ariana Foote, Darren Anthony Foote, Jr. and Isis Onro; two sisters-in-law, Delores King and Melvina O'Neal; three devoted friends, Benjamin Beans, Rev. Bernard Gadsen, Sr. and Rev. Jesse Hudson and a host of other relatives and friends.