Elder Nathaniel D. Quattlebaum

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Time: Jan 21, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Elder Nathaniel D. Quattlebaum (‘Tap’) was born on July 3, 1934, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the seventh of ten children born to Elder Samuel and Carrie (Golden) Quattlebaum. Elder Nathaniel was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025. 

He migrated to Savannah, Georgia and eventually settled in Albany, New York. It was in Albany that he met and married Thelma Willingham on September 6, 1952, and had three children, Natalie, Thomas, and Jon. Their union lasted 59 years together. 

In Savannah, Georgia, Elder Nathaniel began his education in the Savannah, Georgia school system and completed his high school years in Brooklyn, NY. In Albany, NY., he received his bachelor’s degree from the College of Saint Rose and received his master’s in education from the State University of New York at Albany.

In 1950, Elder Nathaniel began his work career at the Albany Casting Company and then moved to MLS Chemical Company. He was called to serve in the U.S. Army at Fort Tilton, N.Y. as a Military Police Officer during the Korean War. He concluded his 30-year professional career at State University of New York at Albany as a Senior Associate for the Special Program Department and happily entered retirement in 1996. During retirement he became an entrepreneur. He established Sure Safe Security Inc. and opened Sheridan Ave. Garage for auto repairs.

In 1977, Elder Nathaniel and Thelma participated in re-establishing the Church of God and Saints of Christ Temple Beth-El located in Albany, New York. Elder Nathaniel served as Pastor for 38 years and continued to administer spiritual guidance until his passing. Elder Nathaniel served on multiple church and community organizations, such as the National Board of Presbytery, Belleville Widows and Orphans Homes; served as President of Ministers Conference African American Clergy United for Empowerment in Albany, NY, member of Omega Psi Fraternity, Inc.- Nu Tau Chapter, and member of Scottish Rite Mason- King Solomon Lodge. In 1996, Elder Nathaniel was awarded the “Man of the Year” award from the Albany chapter of the NAACP to celebrate his years of dedication to community service.

Elder Nathaniel loved and enjoyed music from an early age. He, his brothers and cousins formed a group called The Capitaloteers. The group traveled throughout the Hudson Valley corridor and released a record. In addition to his passion of music, he loved to go fishing, cook his signature fish and grits, and enjoyed a fresh cup of coffee and a crisp newspaper. 
He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Natalie Harold of Albany, NY, Thomas Quattlebaum of Waldorf, MD and Jon Mason, Keeseville, NY. His goddaughter, Denise Odom-Gabourel of Ft. Washington, MD., and grandchildren, William Harold, Jr., Kiara Harold, Masalius Quattlebaum, Thomas Quincy Quattlebaum, Jonathan Mason, Nathan Mason, Malene Mason, Mary Mason, Ebony Mason, Miasha Mason, Victor Mason, Silas Mason, and Brady Mason. Two brothers, Frank Quattlebaum of Henderson, Nevada and Simon Quattlebaum of Newark, NJ. Three Sister-in-laws, Onnie Quattlebaum of Henderson, Nevada, Virginia Temple and Panchita Miller of Albany, NY. And a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, and friends. Elder Nathaniel was predeceased by his wife, Thelma (Willingham) Quattlebaum, parents, Elder Samuel, and Carrie (Golden) Quattlebaum, sisters, Mary Jones and Acquilla Jones, and brothers, David Quattlebaum, Samuel (Joe) Quattlebaum, Benjamin Quattlebaum, Levi Quattlebaum, and Thomas (TJ) Quattlebaum.

Servant of God well done, rest from thy labor employ, battle fought, victory won, enter in thy Master’s joy…Matthew 25:21.

Humbly submitted the Quattlebaum Family.

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