Nathaniel Oliver, Sr.'s Obituary
Nathaniel Oliver, Sr., affectionately known as “Nate” departed this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends, December 24, 2018 at the early age of 52 years. Nate was born to James “Donnie” Oliver and Eunice Westbrook in Jackson Michigan on June 25, 1965. Nate was a lifetime resident of Jackson Michigan and attended the Jackson Public Schools and played semi-pro football with the Jackson Bombers and was known as “Slugo”. As a young man, Nate was a bouncer and DJ at various clubs throughout the state of Michigan and was very well know. Nate also worked for Hatch Stamping for several years until retirement due to health issues. After retiring Nate was a dedicated volunteer at local community food pantries, he spent his Saturday’s helping those in need. Nate was a fun loving person with a big heart and an even bigger smile and loved spending time with family and friends. He especially liked to have backyard cookouts and would invite everyone over to have fun and relax. He enjoyed cooking, fishing in his spare time and was a die-hard Michigan State Spartan fan and loved watching He was preceded in death by parents, James “Donnie” Oliver and Eunice Westbrook, Eugene Washington and Billie Oliver, and one grandchild Robin Siefken. Nate will be sadly missed but his memory will be cherished by his surviving children, three daughters; Nikita (Arby) Siefken, Brittany and Shaylinn, six sons; Nathaniel, Jr. (Erika), DeAnthony (Emileigh), Antoine (Doreen), Tre’Thaniel, De Mario and Devin, nine grandchildren; Aniyah, I’ Anna, Delicia, Jaylin, Maricia, Aaliyah, Aubree, Ahmir and Avery, also one brother; James Ronald (Lisa) Oliver, two sisters; Wanda Washington and Toni Petty, five nephews; Brandon and James Oliver, Kerry, Derry and Courtney Petty, a special friend; Jessica and Jezri Cheney, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, other relatives and friends.
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