Nathan "Big Nate" Harris, Jr. Obituary in Tchula at Lakefront Memorial Funeral Home

Obituary For Nathan "Big Nate" Harris, Jr.

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.

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Thanks for looking out for my son, I know Arsen welcome you with open arms....

For 12 years my boy hit zero! Let me tell you what I mean. I met Big Nate when he served a little time on the inside back in 2011. During that short season we would form a bond. And when he touched down, he always accepted my phone calls by pressing "0!" One of the first things he did after he got up on his feet was buy my wife's wedding rings. I didn't have a clue how close we would become... All I can say is that he was my best friend, not just because I'm locked up, but because he was just Big Nate. So my wife and I thank you for all you've ever done, but most of all, we thank you for showing us what "Genuine" looks like and for never giving up on us. You always believed we would make it. So we honor you Big Nate and we love you. I know that God blessed my life because of you... And just like your truck coasted off into the grass, coast on my brother, coast on. No amount of words can describe the loss we feel and how much you will be missed. I'll always hear your voice calling me "Trip "- Love and peace, Xa & Shae. Hope to see you on the other side.

Rest on driver. You will be truly missed.

Rest in peace 🙏🏾 Prayers for his family and friends 💜

Xa and I thank you for being a good friend and a brother. You have always been there for Xa and you never missed a beat. I thank you for looking out for me as well. You will be missed Big Nate.... Xa and Shae

The bible says "there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Jack town, that's what you were to me...always. Closer than brothers, Love, Trip.

I was proud to have you as a classmate.
Tonya Jones-Dedeaux Class of 89

Rest in peace, classmate.
Class of 1989 R.H. Watkins High School

Forever In Our Hearts

I knew you briefly, but you always made me smile. So full of joy. May you rest in peace and know you will be missed, and you touched so many lives with your carefree personality. Lynn