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Nathaniel Emerson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2014.

Nathaniel Roy Emerson, Jr. was born March 29, 1971. Roy, a native of Geismar and resident of St. Gabriel, departed this life, Saturday, January 25, 2014 at OLOL RMC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Roy attended East Ascension High School. Roy was employed by Mike Anderson's (Captain's Quarter's) for many years. Roy leaves to cherish his memories, his parents: Nathaniel, Sr. and Mary Emerson, Gonzales, LA; one sister, Maria (Waldorf) Jacobs, Gonzales, LA; two daughters, Kanada (Douglas) Davis, Baton Rouge, LA; Ayana Emerson, Gonzales, LA, and one Step-son, Marcus Rome, New Orleans, LA. Two grand-children, Amari and Da'Miyah Davis, both of Baton Rouge, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visiting will be from 12:30 until 1:30 pm on Saturday, February 1st at First Pilgrim Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 11453 Highway 73, Geismar, LA, Rev. Edward Gaines, Officiating. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements (225) 647-2780.

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January 31, 2014

Yolanda Norman - Leblanc

I was deeply saddened by the news of Roy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

January 31, 2014

Wardell & Lisa Comeaux

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 31, 2014

May you rest with the angels, My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God bless.
Jason & Antoinette Spivey
Former Mgmt of St Gabriel Apartments

January 31, 2014

Tonoticha Merrill

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 31, 2014

To the Emerson family, please accept my condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you.

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