Nathaniel Andrews, Jr., a beloved husband, dedicated father, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. A man who dedicated his life to service, he leaves behind a legacy of honor and devotion to his family. The Celebration of Life service will take place on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Franklin Covenant Baptist Church, 4800 Franklin Covenant Road, Hephzibah, Georgia. Born to the late Nathaniel and Bernice Andrews on October 24, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan. Nathaniel's life was marked by distinguished service to his country and his government. He proudly retired from the United States Army, having achieved the rank of (SFC E-7) and serving with distinction through numerous overseas campaigns. His commendations included the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (with nine campaigns), the Vietnam Campaign Medal, five Overseas Service Bars, the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, the Sharpshooter (Rifle M-14) and Expert (Rifle M-16) badges, the Good Conduct Medal (Fifth Award), the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Ribbon, and three NCO Professional Development Ribbons. Following his military retirement, he continued his commitment to public welfare by dedicating years of service to the Civil Service Government until his second retirement. On August 12, 1968, Nathaniel married the love of his life, Mildred Andrews. Their enduring union spanned 57 beautiful years, producing a close-knit family built on travel, diversity, and profound mutual respect. He was a man who showed his children the world, imparting strength and a spirit of adventure.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Bernice Andrews, and his sisters, Sylvia Andrews and Carol Flowers. Nathaniel Andrews, Jr. is survived by his devoted wife, Mildred Andrews of Hephzibah, GA; his two children: son, Nathaniel Andrews, III and daughter-in-law, Nicole Andrews of Killeen, Texas, and daughter, Shawn Denise Andrews and son-in-law, Edward Samuel Brown, III of Atlanta, GA. He also leaves to cherish his memory his brother-in-law, Mr. Kenneth Grant Sr., and his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Delores Grant and Ms. Lutricia Johnson (both of Miami, FL), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends across the country.

A viewing will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Williams Funeral Home from 1-5 p.m.

Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815