Our sweet baby Nathan went to be with Jesus the morning of April 1, 2021. Though this is the most difficult news to share, we know that there are many who have prayed for and supported Nathan during his battle with cancer.
Nathan was born on October 16, 2003 in Richmond, Virginia. His love of movies allowed him to communicate with others in a way that was unique and special to him. Among his favorite movies were "The Parent Trap," "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," and "The Incredibles." Nathan could often be heard singing along to the Water Buffalo Song and many other silly songs from VeggieTales. His ability to match the tone and tenor of any voice on the silver screen made his impressions spot on, and he expected perfect recitation of movie quotes from others. Always multitasking, Nathan could construct elaborate Lego houses and complete complex word games on his iPad while reciting his favorite movie lines. His Legos were off limits to everyone else in the house because only he was equipped and skilled enough to handle assembly. Nathan always had the brightest smile to light up even the darkest days. He touched so many lives with his cheerful personality and warm-hearted disposition.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Brian and Kristen; his siblings, Owen, Christian, and Emersyn; his dog, Sweet Pea; grandparents, Stephen and Eileen Layne and Mary Beth Tarantino; great grandparents, John and Rochelle Grey and Elizabeth Mays; and several other family members.
A drop-in visitation will be held on Monday, April 5th, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at McEwen Funeral Service Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd., Mint Hill, NC 28227. A funeral mass to celebrate Nathan's life will be held on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at 11:00am at St. Luke Catholic Church, 13700 Lawyers Rd., Mint Hill, NC 28227. He will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews, NC.
We will forever be grateful for our team at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, for all the doctors, nurses, and child life specialists who helped our family through his initial treatment so that we were able to spend an additional 7 years with him. We also are thankful for the support of Nathan’s care team at Levine Children's Hospital and our hospice team.
To our friends, family, and Nathan supporters, thank you for helping us celebrate his life and cheer him on for every accomplishment. It is hard to imagine our family life without him. We are heartbroken to have to say goodbye and are trying to find solace in the knowledge that after such a journey he is no longer suffering.
In lieu of customary remembrances, we encourage you to continue your support of Nathan's family through his "Go Fund Me" via the link provided.
We invite you to leave fond memories and words of comfort for the family at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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