Nathorn C. Edwards was born in Carthage, Mississippi on June 16, 1938 to the late Dannie Gamblin and Dallas Edwards. At an early age, he joined Mt. Charity Baptist Church in Carthage, Mississippi where he confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior.

As a young man he relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he became an educator and business man. It was also during this time where he found the love of his life, Leveorn "Beverly" Burt. They united in Holy Matrimony on January 1, 1961. To this union two children were born, Trenee and Terrell.

Nate began his search for beauty in people and images which led him to his profession as owner of Nate Edwards Photography which was one of the first black photography studios in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also found the love in serving his community as an educator. As a teacher for more than 30 years, he helped to educate many students from Wisconsin to Mississippi.

Nate completed his educational studies from Milwaukee Area Technical College with an Applied Science degree in Photography. He later attended Cardinal Stritch University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

Nate's passion for music and serving in the ministry has opened many doors for him in the capacity of choir director, facilitator, vocal coaching and minister of music. His extensive work in music spanned throughout the United States and abroad. He has provided these services for nearly 40 choirs and groups throughout his life time.

❤CHERISHED MEMORIES❤

He leaves to cherish his memories to his loving wife of 59 years, Leveorn "Beverly" Edwards of Carthage, MS; one daughter, Trenee Edwards of Carthage, MS; one son, Terrell Edwards of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada; one brother, Harvey (Lottie) Ricks of Carthage, MS; three sisters, Delories Edwards of Jackson, MS; Sandra Johnson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Sarah Gray of Kosciusko, MS.

Ten grandchildren: Kenneth (Erica), Kyeric, Laquita, Chanel (Michael), Talaeya, Thomas, Jeremiah and Tamera; 3 great grandchildren: Destiny, Michael II, Jacob. Along with a host of other relatives and friends.

~PLACE OF GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

~DATE OF GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday 8/17/2020 at 11:00 a.m.

~INTERMENT: Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS