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
ovingL 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 slipped away. Although I loved you dearly, I could never make you stay
Rest In Peace
~Marie
Saturday, January 5, 2019 11:00 A.M
Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc. 3320 Millbranch Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Reverend Brian Bartlett, Sr. , Officiating
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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.
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