Nathaniel “Nate Dawg” Butts was born on December 9, 1965 to the late Loretta Butts. He transitioned from his earthly home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Family and friends of Nathaniel are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at 1st Jerusalem Baptist Church, 835 Monnot Rd. Jeanerette, LA. Funeral Services will immediately follow with Rev. Arthur Lee Alexander officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Jeanerette, LA.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Butts; brothers, Timothy Butts, Shelton Butts and Kerry Butts, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Victor and Bernice Johnson Butts.
He leaves to cherish his memories to his fiancé, Mary; children, Ebonae Merritte, Natasha Marks, Dontre Austin and Jaquan Frederick; siblings, Marjorie (Charles) Mitchell, Emmanuel (Natalie) Butts, Sr., Deneris (Carla) Butts, Shawndell (Anthony) Pryor, LaShequa (Kevin) Tauriac; grandchildren, Mi’Angel Williams, Ny’Azia and Na’Zyiah Davis, Armani Marks, Daylen, London and Hailyn Austin; godchild, Alaysha Lofton; 2 family friends that he often called his children, Shirlmia Stansbury and Robert Johnson; best friend, Wendell Marks; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Serving as Active Pallbearers are Derek Robertson, Fernando Marks, Jarvis Manson, Ja’Qualan Lewis, Eltolja Merritte, Demon Butts and Robert Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers are Kevin Tauriac, Sr., Anthony Pryor, Rayona Butts, Deneris Butts, Joseph C. Butts, Kevon Tauriac, Clifton Grant, Jr., Charles Mitchell, Kevin Tauriac, Jr. and Lloyd Smith.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette/Houma. Please visit; www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.