With deepest sorry we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Nathaniel E. Jackson, 87, of Lake City, SC. He passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at his residence in Lake City, SC.

Life Reflections

Mr. Nathaniel Edward Jackson, a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, transitioned peacefully at home on January 26, 2026, in Lake City, South Carolina.

Nathaniel was born on September 26, 1939, in Richland County, South Carolina, to the late Reverend Leroy Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Oless Redmond Jackson. He was the third eldest of five children. Mr. Jackson was educated in the public schools of Lake City, South Carolina, and graduated from Carver High School (now Lake City High School) in 1957. While in high school he drove school bus for Lake City High School.

Nathaniel relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he began a long and dedicated career in industrial manufacturing.  He was known for his generous spirit and giving heart, always willing to help anyone who crossed his path.

Nathaniel was a member of the Masonic Lodge, One Kings, Chapter 18, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the United Paper Workers International Union, Philadelphia Local 286.

Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by: his parents; his brothers, Mr. Leroy Jackson, Jr., Rev. David H. Jackson, Sr., and Rev. Isaac T. Jackson; his sister, Mrs. Evelyn J. Williams; and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Vera Jackson Mathis.

Left to cherish his loving memory are: his children, Mrs. Cynthia (Kenneth) Boyd, Ms. Carla Jackson and Mr. Andre Myers; reared as children, Mrs. April (Todd) Edwards and Ms. Mina Stratton all of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Christine Jackson of Saint Matthews, South Carolina, and Mrs. Doris G. Jackson of Chatman, Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Professional services are entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC.