Nathaniel Naquan Williams, Jr. was born on February 28, 1977, to the late Constance (Connie) Mitchell and Nathaniel (Nat) Williams Sr. in Long Island, New York. He moved to Eastover, South Carolina as a young child with his grandmother Mattie Mitchell.

Nathaniel also was lovingly known by many nicknames such as Nat, Nate, and little Nat, preferred to be called Naquan. He received his formal education from several public schools in South Carolina and New York. Naquan touched many lives in his short, yet memorable life. His infectious smile and kind, caring nature was always welcomed by many. He had a love for life, family and friends and amassed many friends that became extended family. He was a member of the social organization “House of Ebony” for 15 years, where he was a positive influence on many. Naquan entered eternal life and reunited with his parents on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 4:15 pm surrounded by family. His spirit is carried on by his four siblings, including two sisters, Kishia Mitchell and Teri Jefferson, two brothers Tyson and Michael Ellis Mitchell, and an extended family of relations and friends from every walk of life.