Nathaniel A. Wilson

Psalms 23, The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

On January 3rd, Nathaniel A. Wilson departed this life surrounded by his loving family, he was called to his heavenly reward and is now resting safely in the arms of God, our Almighty Father.

Nathaniel A. Wilson, was born on June 28, 1955 in Queens, New York, to the late Arthur and Dorothy (Covington) Wilson. 

He attended Woodrow Wilson High School, were he graduated and received his high school diploma, in Washington DC in 1973. Nathaniel went on to attend the college at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC, 1974-1979. He was also the school mascot for the NCCCU Eagles.

At an early age Nathaniel joined Open Door Church of God & Christ in Washington DC, he attended Lighthouse Church in Seat Pleasant, Maryland and Praise Chapel Ministry that later became Abundance life Kingdom Ministry in Baltimore, Maryland.

In 1989 he met the love of his life, Paula Valentine, (Wilson) while working at Montgomery Ward department store, in the photography department, the two later joined in marriage in 1994.

In 1999, Nathaniel and his wife moved to Louisville, KY, Nathaniel love photography, as well as cooking, he was employed at some of Louisville’s finest eateries, which included, Executive West Hotel, Galt House Hotel, The Old Colonnade Cafeteria and Norton Hospital, just to name a few. Nathaniel loved to barbecue, he was often called by his family and friends as the, “BBQ King” known for his famous barbecue sauces. 

Nathaniel, also worked for the city of Louisville as well as Honeywell as an Energy Auditor which he loved. 

Nathaniel is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Paula Y. Wilson, a daughter Dr. Holly Wilson June, Stepson, Richmond L. (Deshawna) Valentine, Stepdaughter Tracy E. Valentine; siblings Calvin Wilson, Marua Wilson, Robert Wilson, Della Wilson, Darlene (Don) Setzer, Rosetta Nesbitt, Julia (William) Covington, Dorothy W. Parker, Andrew Arthur Wilson (Christine) Sr., Isabell (Aaron) Pollard, Justin (Kristin) Wilson, and Nikki (Michael) Petty. A host of grand-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins as well as a devoted sister in law Sandra Covington. His beloved fur babies, Daisey and Dusty. 

The family will be having a memorial service on Saturday January 18th, 2025 at Church of The Living God (2401 W. Madison St. Louisville, KY 40211) with the time TBD.

The family requests that contributions in Nathaniel’s memory be made to Alzheimer's Association. 

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