Nathan "Big Nate" Harris, Jr.

03/08/1971 - 08/12/2024

03/08/1971 - 08/12/2024

VISITATION:

Saturday, August 24, 2024

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Light of The World Church

5010 South Dr.

Jackson, MS 39209

SERVICE:

Saturday, August 24, 2024

11 a.m.

Light of the World Church

5010 South Dr.

Jackson, MS 39209

Light of The World Church

OBITUARY:

Nathan Harris, Jr. affectionately known as “Big Nate” by his family and friends was born on March 8,1971 in Ohio to Nathan Harris, Sr. and Vivian Harris Nelson.

Nate was raised by his grandparents Mr. Lemon and Mrs. Cama Nelson in Laurel, MS. Nate graduated from R.H. Watkins High School in 1989. He was an HBCU graduate with a business degree from Jackson State University, “THEE I LOVE” 💙 in Jackson, MS.

Nate held a CDL license and was a professional and dedicated driver for ove 30 years. He loved his profession. He was last employed by Michael Ford Trucking.

Nate was a passionate dog lover. He loved his “Suga” a pit bull her treated like a princess. She was his baby and meant everything to him. She’s missing him right now.

Nate loved football and was a Pittsburgh Steelers 🖤💛 diehard fan! He also had a love for cars. The Impala SS was next on his list.

Nate had an intimate relationship with The Most High God Yahweh. God was with him. He meticulously studied God’s word and was always ready to enlighten someone and/or engage in a healthy debate. He knew his place with Yahweh. Tribe of Judah. He was a strong Black King, a loving brother, uncle and friend.

Nathan’s soul departed this world on August 12, 2024 in Gallman, MS. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents, parents, unborn child and nephew , Kambrien.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his sister, LaShundra Gray; brothers, Miles Johnson(Tisha) and Michael Harris; (Coach) Gary Jackson; Cousins, Judith Harris(Marshal), Eddie Gray(Tartara) of Memphis, TN; close friends, Keisha Cooper (Mike), Nakethia Glover; special daughter, Arriuna, special nephews and nieces, cousins, Barbara Fox, Dieon Chatam, David Heidelberg and Greg Heidelberg of Memphis, TN and a host of friends and coworkers.