Howard Nathan Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Howard Nathan Jr., 47, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 3:22 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. A Celebration of Life Service for Howard Nathan Jr. will be Saturday, August 3, 2019 with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Living God, 2815 W. Lake Ave, Peoria, Illinois where he was a member. Bishop Leroy Smith Jr will officiate. Immediately following the services, intermittent will be held at Lutheran Cemetery, 914 S. Pleasant St in Peoria, IL. The repast will be held at Manual High School, 811 S, Griswold Peoria, IL 61605. To say Howard Nathan Jr. was simply born is not good enough. He exploded into life in Peoria, IL on January 21, 1972. He catapulted into the world of basketball at an early age earning many accomplishments along the way notably receiving the highest title as the first Peorian to win Mr. Basketball of Illinois 1991. He also had a brief stint in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks in 1995. Howard Nathan Jr. leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Howard and Sue Nathan Sr of Peoria ,IL, ; one daughter, Aerial Jourdan Nathan of Roswell, GA,; one stepson, Aaron Davis of Roswell, GA,; one brother, Charles Nathan of Peoria, ; five sisters, Angennette , Tonya , Roberta, Camisha and Stacey Nathan all of Peoria, IL.; Paternal grandmother Gertie Nathan; Godparents Bishop Leroy and Salmena Smith Jr. of Peoria, IL , god-kids, god-siblings , host of nieces and nephews, family and friends whom will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather Charlie Nathan, paternal uncle Robert (Sonny) Nathan, paternal aunt Charlie Mae Johnson, maternal uncles Charlie Williams and Willie James Herron Sr., maternal Grandmother Ada Jackson and Nephew Robert Dominique Nathan. Some of his lifelong accomplishments/ awards included leading Peoria Manual High School to a state runner up title in 1991, 1991 McDonalds All – American, 1991 Mr. Basketball of Illinois, all Conference 1991, IBCA All State, Pontiac 1st Team, Pontiac MVP Two Time A. C Williamson Award Winner in 1989 &1990, AP All State 1st Team, All American Parade, Champaign News Gazette 1st Team and Player of the Year, All Freshmen First Team of the Great Midwestern Conference. He was inducted to Greater Peoria Hall of Fame in 2015. He was the founder of the “Howard Nathan Stop the Violence Movement” in his hometown of Peoria, IL.

Howard Nathan Jr

January 21, 1972 - July 28, 2019