TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
Nathaniel Williams, Jr. 1972-2020 Dallas, TX Educator
Washington was a member of the famed Marching 100 Band, Army ROTC, and joined the Fraternity as a 1960 initiate via the Alpha Xi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. After graduation, U.S. Army commis- sioned Washington as a second lieuten- ant with the Army Corp of Engineers. He graduated from the U.S. Army Ranger School in Fort Benning, GA. He started his military career with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY, where he completed airborne school. While in the Army, he also earned an M.S. degree in civil engineering from Arizona State University and maintained his professional engineering license throughout his career. He also gradu- ated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leav- enworth, KS and the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. During his twenty-eight years of military service, the U.S. Army assigned Washington to numerous military installations, domes- tic and abroad, including in Vietnam, and served in various leadership roles. After retiring from the military, Wash- ington taught mathematics at Pen- sacola Junior College in Pensacola, FL. He retired from the College but often served as a substitute teacher as needed. A Lifetime Member of the Fraternity, Washington was a member of the Pensacola (F.L.) Alumni Chapter for many years. Col. Charles C. Washington was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Versie Lee and Emery Leo Washington, and brother, Horace Johnson. He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Brown; son, Carlos (Carol) Washing- ton; daughter, Dr. Ella Washington; granddaughter, Alexis Brown; grandson, Jordan Washington; grandson, Jeremy Washington; sister, Jean Williams; and a host of close relatives, friends and colleagues.
lis; one sister-in-law, Sharon Reed (Reg- inald Sr.); one brother-in-law, Marcus Willis; four nephews, Reginald Reed, Branden Reed, Bryce Reed, and Devin Williams; two Godchildren, Kayleigh Berryman and Khloe Berryman, and a host of cousins, family, and friends.
Nathaniel Wil- liams, Jr. (Lambda Lambda 1993) transitioned to the Chapter Invisible on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, after a courageous battle
with cancer. Nathaniel Williams Jr. was born August 13, 1972, to Nathan- iel Williams Sr. and the former Sandra D. Melton. He graduated from Arts Magnet at Booker T. Washington High School in 1990. He then furthered his education at East Texas State University in Commerce, TX, where he received his B.A. degree in design communica- tions. He later earned an M.A. degree in educational administration from the University of North Texas. He holds a certification in All-Level Art. He com- menced his professional career over 20 years ago, where he served with Dallas ISD and Desoto ISD as a Fine Arts teacher. While teaching, he also served as an AII Pro Dads leader in Cedar Hill ISD. Williams accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was called by God and exercised his gift in Ministry at True Way Church of God in Christ, A Place of Worship Church, Trinity Church, and Bible Study Fel- lowship, where he served as a leader. In 1996, he was introduced to Kim- berly Ann Willis and the two perfectly became one on June 19, 1997. To their union, two children were born, Nyiah Nikole and Noah Lovell. Not only was he a loving husband and father, but he was also a man of faith and had a strong love for ministering God’s word. Brother Nathaniel Williams, Jr. leaves to cherish his loving and supportive wife, Kimberly Willis-Williams; his two children, Nyiah Williams and Noah Wil- liams; parents, Nathaniel Sr. and Sandra Williams; one sister, Kimetra (Oliver) Williams- Story; one brother, Brandon Williams; mother-in-law, Bertha J. Wil-
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