Nathaniel graduated from Fairview High School where he remained an active part of the alumni association. He accepted Christ at an early age at Bethel Seventh Day Adventists.
He met and married the love of his life Wilma Horsley on December 19, 1964 and three children were born to this union.
He retired from Leggett & Platt after 43 years of service and dedication.
Nathaniel was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Emma McGraw, his three brothers and five sisters. He leaves to mourn with cherished memories his wife Wilma, his children Rodney (Renee), Rhonda and Shonda, one sister, Dorothy McDowell, one sister-in-law Eva Ruth Reed, five grandchildren Ashley, Alexis, Jordan, Jada, and Hannah, six great-grandchildren Azjha, Adarius Jr., Ayron, Addisyn, A’Riya and Ashton, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.