Mr Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.

November 8, 2025. He entered into eternal rest from his new home overlooking the water in a Nathaniel "T.J." Wallace Jr., 55, of Newport News, Virginia, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on city he loved so dearly. Born July 12th, 1970, in Newport News, Nathaniel was the beloved son of Pauline Crump (Wallace-Keaton) and Nathaniel Wallace Sr. He graduated from Warwick High School in the Class of 1988 and later became the proud father of three children, Terrell Jones, Amara Smith, and Janee Wallace. Nathaniel's Early Journey & Redemption In his early years, Nathaniel faced many challenges. His struggles with addiction eventually led to a decade of incarceration. Yet it was during this difficult season that his life was transformed. While serving his sentence, he turned wholeheartedly back to God, repented of his past, and committed himself to walking in the light of Christ. He reconnected with his family, began attending church again, shared his testimony freely, and embraced the peace that comes from surrendering one's life to the Lord. He shared a special bond with his sister, Antoinette Proctor, whom he affectionately called "Reddeskin." She was one of the greatest sources of encouragement in his life, standing by him through every season with unwavering support. He was deeply proud of her, admired her strength, and held their relationship close to his heart. Their connection was one of love, loyalty, and lifelong friendship, and her presence was a constant reminder to him of God's grace through family. He read Scripture faithfully, prayed often, and found renewed purpose in ministering to others. He especially cherished studying the Bible with his niece, Starr Jamila Ru, with whom he was scheduled to be baptized the very day after his passing. Nathaniel's faith was sincere and steadfast, and his family takes deep comfort in knowing that he was saved in accordance with the promise of Romans 10:9, "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." He lived this truth with conviction. A New Chapter of Hope After returning home, Nathaniel embraced life with gratitude and joy. He frequently spoke with his family in Chicago, visited his aunts and extended family, reconnected with his children and grandchildren, and proudly traveled to cheer on his grandson at football games. Blessed with a new high-rise apartment and a car gifted by his good friend Barry, he was excited to begin this new season guided by the Holy Spirit. He worked intentionally to strengthen family bonds and often reminded those around him that God had given him peace and "overflowed his cup" with blessings. He treasured simple pleasures; watching the New York Giants and wearing their colors proudly, enjoying meals with family, and challenging loved ones to games of pool. Through every moment, he carried a spirit of gratitude for the second chance God had given him. Nathaniel lived with the understanding that the Church dwells within us, that God's presence isn't limited to a building but is carried in the heart of every believer. In the months leading up to his passing, he found spiritual guidance and fellowship at Zion Baptist Church, where he was scheduled to be baptized.His favorite scripture was Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." This verse became the anchor of his renewed life. Nathaniel lived his final years with purpose, humility, and love. He was a man renewed by grace. Determined to walk uprightly, rebuild relationships, and honor God in all he did. His family rests in the blessed assurance that he is now at peace, welcomed into the arms of his Savior, and made whole in the presence of the Lord. Remaining to cherish Nathaniel's memory are his children, Terrell Jones, Amara Smith, and Janee Wallace; grandchildren, Terrion Jones, Demarcus Bailey, and Silas Smith; siblings, Antoinette Proctor, Mark Wallace, and James and Georgia Wallace; mother, Pauline Wallace-Keaton; nieces and nephews, Starr Jamila Ru Mock, Taleisha Mock, Paris Travis, Jaleigha Smith, Erin and Shaughnessy Lambert, Jordan and Lorena Proctor, Quinesha Mock, Tamika and Larry Jones, Sydney Wallace, and Destiny Wallace; great-nieces and nephews, Zimauria Mock and Josiah Ford; cousins, Renee Prentiss, Detonia Dunbar; aunts, Lilly-Anne Robinson, Lena Holmes, Ruth Naomi Wallace, Deborah Allen, and Nora Green; uncle, James Edward Wallace; and special friends, Barry Lowe, Valerie Mock, Lionel Poindexter, Giselle Marsh, and Latrice Hawkins. Preceding Nathaniel in death are his father, Nathaniel Wallace Sr., grandfathers, Robert Crump, Marcus Wallace Sr., grandmother(s), Mary Pearl Wallace and Mary Collins Crump; his aunts, Susie Lee Wallace, Mary Esther Benedict, Earnestine Jefferson, Pearlean Wallace, Scholarly Wallace, and Earnestine Wallace; his uncles, Jeremiah Wallace, Charles Henry Wallace, Samuel Lee Wallace, Marcus Wallace Jr, Bobbie Jack Wallace, AJ Benedict, Essex Livingston, and Bishop William Allen.

Mr Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.

July 12, 1970 - November 8, 2025