Nathaniel Alexander Brown's Obituary
Nathaniel Alexander Brown, 23, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 in Oakland, CA. Nathaniel was born December 29, 1989 at Kaiser Hospital in Hayward, CA to John H. Brown and Victoria Le’Asia Tyler. Nathaniel was raised in Tracy, CA. He graduated from Tracy High School in 2008. While growing up, Nathaniel competed in swimming, football, track and basketball. Nathaniel was a standout basketball player throughout his high school years. He received several awards such as MVP, All Tournament, San Joaquin Valley Outstanding Player and many more. After High School he moved to the Bay Area and played two years at Alameda Junior College before injuring his knee. Nathaniel focused on academics at Alameda Junior College and had dreams of a career in Sports Management. Nathaniel loved to play basketball! You could always find him on a hoop court or trying to get to one. He was often known to finish work at 11pm and then go play a pick-up game at mid-night basketball. Always the competitor, Nathaniel was known for his constant trash talking and fun loving nature. He was a great kid that wore his heart on his sleeve. Nathaniel was respected by many. He was often complemented for being well mannered and respectful toward people. It would be hard not to laugh at his constant humor. He had a smile that lit up any room and a heart that filled it with love. Nathaniel loved his family, his friends and basketball. He will be missed dearly. He was an amazing son and a good citizen with a very bright future. Nathaniel is survived by: Mother’s Side: Mother- Victoria Le’Asia Tyler, Step-Father- Mark Jackson, Brother- Jowan Xavier Harvey, Grandmother- Jessica Hang Whipple, Grandfather- Sherman Joe Tyler, Aunt- Sharon Tyler, Aunt- Hanh My Nguyen, Aunt- Lucresha Richards-Hodges, Deceased Grandfather- Aaron Toney, Grandmother- Linda Kate Jackson-Toney, Grand Aunt- Yurnita Vernon, Grand Aunt- Lavetta Codwell, God-Brother- Mario Holt; Deceased Family- Grandparents-James & Virginia Tyler and Grandfather- Richard Whipple…With many more extended Aunts and Uncles. Fathers Side: Father- John H. Brown, Step-Mother- Jacqueline D. Brown, Brothers: Kevin McDaniels & Dynzel Brown, Grandparents: Will & Minnie Walker Extended Family: Step-Mother-Lorraine Beynon, Sisters- Vanessa Aguilar & Adriana Beynon-Gutierrez, Grandparents- Mark Reed & Margarita Karssli…With many more extended Aunts and Uncles. Viewing & Funeral Services for Nathaniel: Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home- 32992 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544. Phone number: 510-471-3363. Both will be held at the “Mission Chapel”. Viewing Times: Monday, September 9, 2013 from 5:30pm – 9:30pm Funeral Time: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 10am
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