Nathaniel Lavell “Vell” Pratcher
May 30th, 1971 - November 16th, 2024
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Vell's Obituary
Nathaniel Lavell Pratcher Jr, 53 of Benton Harbor Mi, passed away on Saturday - November 16, 2024 at the Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville, MI. A private memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel - 2650 Niles Rd. St Joseph MI.
Nathaniel was born on May 30th 1971 in Benton Harbor Michigan to the Union of Nathaniel Lavell Pratcher Sr. and Essie Jones . Nathaniel affectionately known as (Vell) to his family was blessed to have two Father’s including his Loving Father Charles Jones of Benton Harbor Michigan who adored him. Vell was special in every way even though he had obstacles he was always cheerful and loved being outdoors. At a very young age he enjoyed his mother’s good cooking and he loved watching cars go up and down the street, in doing so he found great enjoyment. He loved being with his family and had a very special relationship with his big brother Marvin. Vell was also blessed to have his baby sister Shametha and enjoyed watching tv with her in their younger years. He will be deeply missed.
Vell is survived by both Father’s, Nathaniel Sr of Desoto, TX, and Charles Jones of Benton Harbor, MI; his Brother Marvin (Kimberly) Pratcher of Grovetown GA, and his Sister Shametha Jones of Columbus, OH; several aunts and one uncle Dwight Pratcher; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, and a very special niece Kaizha Pratcher.
Vell was preceded in death by his loving Mother Mrs. Essie Jones; a very special Uncle Kelvin Pratcher; Maternal and Paternal Grandparents, Willie B and Verlira Pratcher and Robert and Willie Mae Hines; also his Aunt Deborah Pratcher and his Uncle’s Kenny Pratcher and Robert Hines .
Cards and acknowledgments can be sent to the Starks & Menchinger Funeral Home.
Nathaniel was born on May 30th 1971 in Benton Harbor Michigan to the Union of Nathaniel Lavell Pratcher Sr. and Essie Jones . Nathaniel affectionately known as (Vell) to his family was blessed to have two Father’s including his Loving Father Charles Jones of Benton Harbor Michigan who adored him. Vell was special in every way even though he had obstacles he was always cheerful and loved being outdoors. At a very young age he enjoyed his mother’s good cooking and he loved watching cars go up and down the street, in doing so he found great enjoyment. He loved being with his family and had a very special relationship with his big brother Marvin. Vell was also blessed to have his baby sister Shametha and enjoyed watching tv with her in their younger years. He will be deeply missed.
Vell is survived by both Father’s, Nathaniel Sr of Desoto, TX, and Charles Jones of Benton Harbor, MI; his Brother Marvin (Kimberly) Pratcher of Grovetown GA, and his Sister Shametha Jones of Columbus, OH; several aunts and one uncle Dwight Pratcher; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, and a very special niece Kaizha Pratcher.
Vell was preceded in death by his loving Mother Mrs. Essie Jones; a very special Uncle Kelvin Pratcher; Maternal and Paternal Grandparents, Willie B and Verlira Pratcher and Robert and Willie Mae Hines; also his Aunt Deborah Pratcher and his Uncle’s Kenny Pratcher and Robert Hines .
Cards and acknowledgments can be sent to the Starks & Menchinger Funeral Home.
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