Nathaniel "Boots" Matlock

Reflections of Life Nathaniel “Boots” Matlock

, was born November 9, 1924, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late George Matlock, Sr. and the late Jessie B. Matlock-Mathis. He departed this life on December 22, 2018, at Whitehaven Community Living Facility.

He accepted Christ and was baptized under the leadership of the late Nokomis Yeldell, Sr. He worshipped with the Southside Church of Christ, and later placed membership with the Boulevard Church of Christ, where he served faithfully as an Usher.

He was employed with the City of Memphis Public Works Division and was actively involved during the era of the Civil Rights Movement in 1968-69. After working, he retired with over 20 years of dedicated service.

He leaves to mourn his passing, one sister, Emma Jean Matlock, a son, Damon D. Matlock, Sr. (Sharon), of Allen, Texas, a daughter, Nadolyn D. Matlock, a loving and devoted companion, Ms. Marie Washington, and his extended family; Andrea Crawford (Michael), Alesia Yates, Demeta Polk, Stephenie Washington; Venessa Richmond (Terry) and LaLita Bivens. and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

II Timothy 4:6-7

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Tributes

Beyond Life’s Gateway There’s an open gate at the end of the road Through which each must go alone And there in a light we cannot see.

Our Father claims His own. ~Nadolyn Matlock

God saw you were tired and weak So he put his loving arms around you and Whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes I watched you, as you slowly slippe d away.

Although I loved yo u dearly, I could never mak e you stay Rest In Peace ~Marie

Order of Service Saturday, January 5, 2019 11:00 A.M

Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc.

3320 Millbranch Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38116

Reverend Brian Bartlett, Sr. , Officiating

Processional Scripture Reading:

Old Testament..................................................................................Lloyd Davis

New Testament........................................................................Gabriel Reynolds Prayer...................................................................................................Aundre’ Hetcher Solo................................................................................................Mr. Raymond Bowen Words of Comfort....................................................................Reverend Russell Bogard

Expressions of Love: (Three Minutes Please)

Family - Tess Young Friend Neighbor - Bethel Towers Obituary...................................................................................Read Silently-Soft Music Acknowledgments..................................................................Ms. Stephenie Washington Solo........................................................................................................Vernesia Moore Eulogy......................................................................................Pastor Brian Bartlett, Sr. Processional

~Acknowledgements ~

A friendly smile a casual touch, These are the things that mean so much.

To know you are with us in our time of sorrow, Sharing and praying today and tomorrow.

So God gives us comfort in the form of good friends.

May his peace be with you, His love cover you.

Special Thanks to What About Us Home Health Care, Bethel Towers, Whitehaven Nursing Home, Debbie Bolden, Vanessa Richmond and Brandon Washington!

~Active Pallbearers ~ Norvell Martin, Sr. Norvell Martin, Jr. James Turner Andre Johnson Gabriel Reynolds Jonquel Patterson R. L. Austin Brandon Washington

Interment & Committal Rites New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38109

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